Emma Van Der Goot
Biographic Data
| ID | 4396748 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Emma Van Der Goot |
| GIVEN NAMES | Emma |
| FAMILY NAME | Van Der Goot |
| SIGNATURE | VAN DER GOOT E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Amsterdam |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1799-2072 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 12 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 12 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The Impact of Online Political Conflict Frames on Party Evaluations and Trust in Politicians
Politicians’ emphasis on conflict has been linked to public dislike of political parties and political distrust. Previous research has focused on how different conflict types, such as civil versus uncivil conflicts, impact perceptions of political actors and politics. However, little is known about how other relevant dimensions of conflict affect evaluations of political actors and trust in politicians. To address this gap and reconcile fragmente…
Press and Prejudice: An Interview Study on Politicians’ Perceptions of Partisan News Media Bias
In democratic systems, relationships between politicians and journalists are often marked by both interdependence and tension. Prior research shows that when politicians perceive traditional news media as biased and voice these concerns, their interactions with journalists can become increasingly conflictual. However, little is known about what politicians actually mean when they blame legacy media for being slanted, or what they perceive as the …
Conflicting perceptions: Misalignment between citizens’ and politicians’ evaluations of political conflict
This study examines how citizens and politicians evaluate different types of political conflict. Conflicts can be substantive in nature, involving disagreements over policy measures or clashes over core ideological values, or less substantive, concerning strategic relationships between parties. While conflict is inherent to politics, we know little about how different types of conflict are perceived by the public and how this differs from the per…
Do Politicians Knowingly Create Conflict to Gain Media Attention: How Politicians Navigate a Mediatized Environment Characterized by Negativity and Conflict
Given the importance of negativity and conflict in political news, it is assumed that politicians strategically seek conflict or emphasize negativity to secure media coverage. Existing research investigating politicians’ self-mediatization relies on surveys or content analyses, and we have, therefore, little in-depth insight into how politicians navigate the news media’s strong focus on conflict and negativity. Addressing this gap, we conducted 3…
Shifting Sources, Shifting Views: How Public Opinion Sources Influence Journalists’ Audience Perceptions
Journalists’ perceptions of the public and their audience play a pivotal role in shaping their reporting, yet research shows that these perceptions often exhibit a right-wing bias. Surprisingly, little is known about the factors driving these misperceptions. Drawing on survey data from 2018 and 2022 among political journalists in Flanders (Belgium), this study reveals a notable shift: journalists are increasingly relying on social platforms to ga…
Identifying fake experts: A conceptual framework and case study of illegitimate expertise in climate change and Covid-19 misinformation and its implications for communication theory
The concept of the “fake expert” has been used as a label to delegitimize established expertise but also refers to experts that are invoked to support misinformation claims. This study examines how “fake experts” and their expertise are constructed in misinformation. Analyzing fact-checked misinformation on climate change and COVID-19, we investigate how sources are framed as experts (RQ1), how their expertise is linked to misinformation (RQ2), a…
Pointing Fingers in the Disinformation Era: How Journalists and Politicians Perceive Each Other’s Role in Spreading Disinformation and Its Impact on their Relationship
In an era of post-truth and disinformation, the crucial relationship between journalists and politicians is under increasing pressure. Some politicians publicly question the media's role in spreading inaccurate and false information, and journalists have reason to be critical of politicians too, as they can easily disseminate falsehoods online. This study deals with how politicians and journalists perceive each other's role in spreading disinform…
Look at what the real facts and experts say! The use of expert references and objectivity claims in disinformation: A qualitative exploration and typology
The popular assumption that mis- and disinformation are distinguishable from true information based on easy-to-identify content features is challenged in an online context where multiple claims of truthfulness compete for legitimacy. When conventional and alternative narratives both rely on seemingly objective and fact-based truth claims, it is difficult for citizens to separate false from true information. In this setting, we rely on an inductiv…
The Online Battlefield: How Conflict Frames in Political Advertisements Affect Political Participation in a Multiparty Context
This article examines how politicians’ conflict framing strategies in online campaign advertisements affect citizens’ political participation in a multi-party context. We rely on a unique combination of innovative research methods to do so, including a four-wave panel survey, a content analysis of Facebook browser-tracking data and a mobile experience sampling survey with data donations. All data were collected during the 2021 Dutch general elect…
Not All Parties are Treated Equally Journalist Perceptions of Partisan News Bias
Journalists and news media in Western democracies appear to be under increasing fire for having an alleged partisan bias. This study joins the increasing number of studies on partisan news slant, and focuses on the central actors in the news-making process, namely journalists themselves. Drawing on unique survey evidence on 233 Belgian and Dutch journalists in 2018, this study explores whether and which journalists perceive their news outlets to …
Online and Offline Battles: Usage of Different Political Conflict Frames
Conflict framing is key in political communication. Politicians use conflict framing in their online messages (e.g., criticizing other politicians) and journalists in their political coverage (e.g., reporting on political tensions). Conflicts can take a variety of forms and can provoke different reactions. However, the literature still lacks a systematic and theoretically-grounded conceptual framework that accounts for the multi-dimensionality of…
On Behalf of the People: The Use of Public Opinion and the Perception of “the People” in Political Communication Strategies of Dutch MPs
This study investigates the role of public opinion for members of parliaments (MPs) in a time in which communication about the will of “the People” is high on the political agenda. By means of face-to-face elite interviews with Dutch MPs, we explore who politicians perceive as “the People,” how they assess “the will of the People,” and how this translates into their communication strategies. We find that MPs distinguish between listening to indiv…
On Behalf of the People: The Use of Public Opinion and the Perception of “the People” in Political Communication Strategies of Dutch MPs
This study investigates the role of public opinion for members of parliaments (MPs) in a time in which communication about the will of “the People” is high on the political agenda. By means of face-to-face elite interviews with Dutch MPs, we explore who politicians perceive as “the People,” how they assess “the will of the People,” and how this translates into their communication strategies. We find that MPs distinguish between listening to indiv…
Look at what the real facts and experts say! The use of expert references and objectivity claims in disinformation: A qualitative exploration and typology
The popular assumption that mis- and disinformation are distinguishable from true information based on easy-to-identify content features is challenged in an online context where multiple claims of truthfulness compete for legitimacy. When conventional and alternative narratives both rely on seemingly objective and fact-based truth claims, it is difficult for citizens to separate false from true information. In this setting, we rely on an inductiv…
Not All Parties are Treated Equally Journalist Perceptions of Partisan News Bias
Journalists and news media in Western democracies appear to be under increasing fire for having an alleged partisan bias. This study joins the increasing number of studies on partisan news slant, and focuses on the central actors in the news-making process, namely journalists themselves. Drawing on unique survey evidence on 233 Belgian and Dutch journalists in 2018, this study explores whether and which journalists perceive their news outlets to …
Online and Offline Battles: Usage of Different Political Conflict Frames
Conflict framing is key in political communication. Politicians use conflict framing in their online messages (e.g., criticizing other politicians) and journalists in their political coverage (e.g., reporting on political tensions). Conflicts can take a variety of forms and can provoke different reactions. However, the literature still lacks a systematic and theoretically-grounded conceptual framework that accounts for the multi-dimensionality of…
The Online Battlefield: How Conflict Frames in Political Advertisements Affect Political Participation in a Multiparty Context
This article examines how politicians’ conflict framing strategies in online campaign advertisements affect citizens’ political participation in a multi-party context. We rely on a unique combination of innovative research methods to do so, including a four-wave panel survey, a content analysis of Facebook browser-tracking data and a mobile experience sampling survey with data donations. All data were collected during the 2021 Dutch general elect…
On Behalf of the People: The Use of Public Opinion and the Perception of “the People” in Political Communication Strategies of Dutch MPs
This study investigates the role of public opinion for members of parliaments (MPs) in a time in which communication about the will of “the People” is high on the political agenda. By means of face-to-face elite interviews with Dutch MPs, we explore who politicians perceive as “the People,” how they assess “the will of the People,” and how this translates into their communication strategies. We find that MPs distinguish between listening to indiv…
Online and Offline Battles: Usage of Different Political Conflict Frames
Conflict framing is key in political communication. Politicians use conflict framing in their online messages (e.g., criticizing other politicians) and journalists in their political coverage (e.g., reporting on political tensions). Conflicts can take a variety of forms and can provoke different reactions. However, the literature still lacks a systematic and theoretically-grounded conceptual framework that accounts for the multi-dimensionality of…
Not All Parties are Treated Equally Journalist Perceptions of Partisan News Bias
Journalists and news media in Western democracies appear to be under increasing fire for having an alleged partisan bias. This study joins the increasing number of studies on partisan news slant, and focuses on the central actors in the news-making process, namely journalists themselves. Drawing on unique survey evidence on 233 Belgian and Dutch journalists in 2018, this study explores whether and which journalists perceive their news outlets to …
Pointing Fingers in the Disinformation Era: How Journalists and Politicians Perceive Each Other’s Role in Spreading Disinformation and Its Impact on their Relationship
In an era of post-truth and disinformation, the crucial relationship between journalists and politicians is under increasing pressure. Some politicians publicly question the media's role in spreading inaccurate and false information, and journalists have reason to be critical of politicians too, as they can easily disseminate falsehoods online. This study deals with how politicians and journalists perceive each other's role in spreading disinform…
Look at what the real facts and experts say! The use of expert references and objectivity claims in disinformation: A qualitative exploration and typology
The popular assumption that mis- and disinformation are distinguishable from true information based on easy-to-identify content features is challenged in an online context where multiple claims of truthfulness compete for legitimacy. When conventional and alternative narratives both rely on seemingly objective and fact-based truth claims, it is difficult for citizens to separate false from true information. In this setting, we rely on an inductiv…
The Online Battlefield: How Conflict Frames in Political Advertisements Affect Political Participation in a Multiparty Context
This article examines how politicians’ conflict framing strategies in online campaign advertisements affect citizens’ political participation in a multi-party context. We rely on a unique combination of innovative research methods to do so, including a four-wave panel survey, a content analysis of Facebook browser-tracking data and a mobile experience sampling survey with data donations. All data were collected during the 2021 Dutch general elect…
Do Politicians Knowingly Create Conflict to Gain Media Attention: How Politicians Navigate a Mediatized Environment Characterized by Negativity and Conflict
Given the importance of negativity and conflict in political news, it is assumed that politicians strategically seek conflict or emphasize negativity to secure media coverage. Existing research investigating politicians’ self-mediatization relies on surveys or content analyses, and we have, therefore, little in-depth insight into how politicians navigate the news media’s strong focus on conflict and negativity. Addressing this gap, we conducted 3…
Shifting Sources, Shifting Views: How Public Opinion Sources Influence Journalists’ Audience Perceptions
Journalists’ perceptions of the public and their audience play a pivotal role in shaping their reporting, yet research shows that these perceptions often exhibit a right-wing bias. Surprisingly, little is known about the factors driving these misperceptions. Drawing on survey data from 2018 and 2022 among political journalists in Flanders (Belgium), this study reveals a notable shift: journalists are increasingly relying on social platforms to ga…
Identifying fake experts: A conceptual framework and case study of illegitimate expertise in climate change and Covid-19 misinformation and its implications for communication theory
The concept of the “fake expert” has been used as a label to delegitimize established expertise but also refers to experts that are invoked to support misinformation claims. This study examines how “fake experts” and their expertise are constructed in misinformation. Analyzing fact-checked misinformation on climate change and COVID-19, we investigate how sources are framed as experts (RQ1), how their expertise is linked to misinformation (RQ2), a…
The Impact of Online Political Conflict Frames on Party Evaluations and Trust in Politicians
Politicians’ emphasis on conflict has been linked to public dislike of political parties and political distrust. Previous research has focused on how different conflict types, such as civil versus uncivil conflicts, impact perceptions of political actors and politics. However, little is known about how other relevant dimensions of conflict affect evaluations of political actors and trust in politicians. To address this gap and reconcile fragmente…
Press and Prejudice: An Interview Study on Politicians’ Perceptions of Partisan News Media Bias
In democratic systems, relationships between politicians and journalists are often marked by both interdependence and tension. Prior research shows that when politicians perceive traditional news media as biased and voice these concerns, their interactions with journalists can become increasingly conflictual. However, little is known about what politicians actually mean when they blame legacy media for being slanted, or what they perceive as the …
Conflicting perceptions: Misalignment between citizens’ and politicians’ evaluations of political conflict
This study examines how citizens and politicians evaluate different types of political conflict. Conflicts can be substantive in nature, involving disagreements over policy measures or clashes over core ideological values, or less substantive, concerning strategic relationships between parties. While conflict is inherent to politics, we know little about how different types of conflict are perceived by the public and how this differs from the per…
Political science (8 works) · Social Media and Politics (8 works) · Media Studies and Communication (7 works) · Politics (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Law (6 works) · Law (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Perception (5 works) · Public opinion (5 works)