Navigating the Digital Sphere
Exploring Websites, Social Media, and Representation Costs—A European Union Case Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8019193 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Aritz Gorostiza-Cerviño (0000-0002-7844-0036, Universidad de Málaga), Álvaro Serna-Ortega (0000-0001-5374-4722, Universidad de Málaga, corresponding author), Andrea Moreno-Cabanillas (0000-0002-1169-1607, Universidad de Málaga), Antonio Castillo-Esparcia (0000-0002-9751-8628, Universidad de Málaga) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 616-616 |
| Publication date | 2023-11-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2076-0760 • E-ISSN: 2076-0760 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/socsci12110616 |
| OpenAlex | W4388333519 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 35 |
In the intricate and multifaceted landscape of the European construction process, where the development and governance of the European Union take shape through a myriad of policies, institutions, and stakeholders, this study delves into the role of lobbies affiliated with the European Transparency Register. It focuses on the relationship between the utilization of social media platforms and the representation costs among interest groups. Analysis of data from 12,430 groups, encompassing website presence, social media engagement, and declared representation costs, reveals that 97.14% of groups maintain websites, while 67.52% actively use social media platforms. Among groups disclosing representation costs, the mean is EUR 181,333, with a median of EUR 74,999. Multiple linear regression analysis uncovers a positive association between Twitter and YouTube usage and representation costs, while Facebook usage demonstrates a negative correlation. However, no statistically significant relationships are observed for Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. These findings offer insights into the potential impact of social media on representation costs for interest groups
Advertising · Business · Content analysis · Corporate governance · Digital media · European union · Internet privacy · Political science · Public relations · Representation (politics · Social media · Social science · Sociology · Transparency (behavior · Computer Science · E-Government and Public Services · Law · Political Influence and Corporate Strategies · Psychology · Social Media and Politics
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |