Social Movements and Social Media: Mapping the Scientific Field using Citation Mapping Tools

• In Event: Digital Authoritarianism and State Controlled Internet

Brief Overview

Initially hailed as the holy grail of activism, social media have since been criticized for enabling authoritarianism and misinformation. As concerns rise over democratic erosion, this study maps the scientific field using citation mapping tools.

Authors

• Aya Shoshan, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

• Jennifer Oser, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev