António Vasconcelos
Biographic Data
| ID | 4437985 |
|---|---|
| NAME | António Vasconcelos |
| GIVEN NAMES | António |
| FAMILY NAME | Vasconcelos |
| SIGNATURE | VASCONCELOS A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa |
| ORCID | 0009-0001-9935-0953 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
«Grok, is this true?»
Citizens increasingly reference AI tools in online political discussions, yet the communicative functions of these interactions remain underexplored. This study examines how Grok AI was mobilised by users on X ahead of the Portuguese legislative elections of May 2025. Using a grounded theory approach, we analysed 525 replies to posts of major political parties and leaders that mention (@) Grok AI. Most mentions were negatively framed, with only 1…
Scrolling with (dis)comfort on AI-generated news
Purpose. The increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in news production raises important questions about audience acceptance. This research explores group differences in comfort levels toward news generated by AI and news produced with AI assistance, focusing on the effect of the main news sources. It is hypothesized that using social media as a main gateway for news may influence comfort with AI-generated news due to the users’ familiari…
From lifestyle to commodity
This article takes an approach to theorizing the role of Instagram and its users in producing and circulating wellness-related content. We analyse 1500 Instagram posts containing the hashtag #Wellness to identify and describe how Instagram users communicate with their audience through associated performances. The qualitative thematic analysis conducted in our study disclosed multiple dimensions of wellness, encompassing themes related to health c…
Building legitimacy
The study of public service media (PSM) has traditionally been examined within the context of mass communication. This article aims to advance the discussion by examining the legitimacy of PSM through the lens of citizens’ subjective representations. Using data from the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023 for Portugal, we explore how socio-demographic factors, news usage and trust influence societal importance attributed to PSM. Results in…
A taxonomy for Media Literacy in Portugal
Media literacy, which encompasses skills and knowledge considered essential for civic participation in social, political, and professional life, is an area that has been growing steadily. In Portugal, there is a wide range of entities that have developed media literacy initiatives, from public entities, universities, research centers, training centers, media organizations, among others. These actors are adopting different approaches and media lit…
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A taxonomy for Media Literacy in Portugal
Media literacy, which encompasses skills and knowledge considered essential for civic participation in social, political, and professional life, is an area that has been growing steadily. In Portugal, there is a wide range of entities that have developed media literacy initiatives, from public entities, universities, research centers, training centers, media organizations, among others. These actors are adopting different approaches and media lit…
Scrolling with (dis)comfort on AI-generated news
Purpose. The increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in news production raises important questions about audience acceptance. This research explores group differences in comfort levels toward news generated by AI and news produced with AI assistance, focusing on the effect of the main news sources. It is hypothesized that using social media as a main gateway for news may influence comfort with AI-generated news due to the users’ familiari…
From lifestyle to commodity
This article takes an approach to theorizing the role of Instagram and its users in producing and circulating wellness-related content. We analyse 1500 Instagram posts containing the hashtag #Wellness to identify and describe how Instagram users communicate with their audience through associated performances. The qualitative thematic analysis conducted in our study disclosed multiple dimensions of wellness, encompassing themes related to health c…
Building legitimacy
The study of public service media (PSM) has traditionally been examined within the context of mass communication. This article aims to advance the discussion by examining the legitimacy of PSM through the lens of citizens’ subjective representations. Using data from the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023 for Portugal, we explore how socio-demographic factors, news usage and trust influence societal importance attributed to PSM. Results in…
«Grok, is this true?»
Citizens increasingly reference AI tools in online political discussions, yet the communicative functions of these interactions remain underexplored. This study examines how Grok AI was mobilised by users on X ahead of the Portuguese legislative elections of May 2025. Using a grounded theory approach, we analysed 525 replies to posts of major political parties and leaders that mention (@) Grok AI. Most mentions were negatively framed, with only 1…
Computer Science (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Advertising (2 works) · Business (2 works) · Media Influence and Health (2 works) · Misinformation and Its Impacts (2 works) · Social Media and Politics (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · AI in Service Interactions (1 work) · Ambiguity (1 work)