B1 Non-refereed journal articles
Dissertation: “In the intersection of television and Twitter : Social television as a tool for interaction and participation in a media event” (2020)

Salomaa, E. (2020). Dissertation: “In the intersection of television and Twitter : Social television as a tool for interaction and participation in a media event”. Fachsprache, 42(1-2), 72-75. https://doi.org/10.24989/fs.v42i1-2.1840

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Salomaa, Elina

Journal or series: Fachsprache

ISSN: 1017-3285

Publication year: 2020

Volume: 42

Issue number: 1-2

Pages range: 72-75

Publisher: Wilhelm Braumüller

Publication country: Austria

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24989/fs.v42i1-2.1840

Publication open access: Not open

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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/72911

Abstract

This dissertation presents the phenomenon of social television by focusing on the interplay between the traditional broadcast media and the newer social media in the context of the FIFA World Cup. The aim of the study is to shed light on interactional practices that are generated in the intersection of television and Twitter. Through the lens of digital discourse and conversation analysis the study examines how the participation in a media event is constructed in live tweeting practices. The dissertation shows that social media have offered new ways of participating and enjoying television content but have not replaced the role of traditional television as a central medium for experiencing massive media events such as the FIFA World Cup.

Keywords: social media; media use; media environment; television broadcasting; interactivity; interaction; audience; Twitter

Free keywords: social media; Twitter; television; live tweeting; social television; media event

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Ministry reporting: Yes

VIRTA submission year: 2020