A study found that American children aged 8 months to 8 years are exposed to nearly 4 hours of background TV per day. Younger and African-American children were most affected. Previous research links high TV exposure to poor cognitive performance in young children.
This special issue examines social media's impact on democracy, with studies revealing both its potential to empower citizens and its capacity for social control. Research highlights the complex relationship between digital media, political change, and authoritarian regimes.
A recent study by Mitchell S. McKinney and J. Brian Houston found that voters are more likely to see a candidate's viability as a key factor in making their decision, rather than electability. This focus on party viability may explain why some Republican candidates struggle to gain traction despite strong debate performances.