Digital media and international migration
Twitter discourse during the Canadian federal election
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9952854 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James P Walsh (0000-0003-2151-330X, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities University Ontario Institute of Technology Oshawa ON USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 152-172 |
| Publication date | 2021-04-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Migration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-7985 • E-ISSN: 1468-2435 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/imig.12836 |
| OpenAlex | W3147667867 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 46 |
As a contentious, multidimensional issue, migration attracts significant media attention in affluent societies. While analysts have assessed coverage in traditional outlets, less is known about social media – digital platforms that facilitate the creation and sharing of content online. Working with a unique dataset of tweets from the 2019 Canadian federal election, this study analyses migration's representation within visible digital spaces. Employing content analytic methods, it offers new insight into the patterns of participation, claims‐making and engagement associated with the topic's online depiction. Alongside documenting significant lay involvement and creativity, it reveals communications were slightly negative and, reflecting the contemporary political climate, significantly more likely to feature identity‐based issues than economic and redistributive concerns. Messages from professional broadcasters, as well as, those featuring negative sentiments and referencing cultural matters generated greater engagement. The implications of these results and recommendations for future research are considered
Creativity · Depiction · Digital media · Federal election · Identity (music · Media studies · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Representation (politics · Social media · Sociology · Law · Media Studies and Communication · Migration, Refugees, and Integration · Social Media and Politics
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 5 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |