SubsidieMeestersDistributed and prepared. A new theory of citizens' public connection networks in the age of datafication
PREPARE aims to develop a new theory of citizens' political engagement in datafied societies by studying disconnected groups through ethnographies and digital methods to enhance democratic participation.
Projectdetails
Introduction
In the last decade, societies across the world have been challenged by fragmenting public debate, fueled by algorithmically steered social media and new threats of propaganda and misinformation. The dual tendency of political apathy and polarization pose grave problems for a well-functioning democracy.
Research Gap
As the social sciences appear unable to mitigate the challenges with a seemingly ignorant and passive citizenry, PREPARE proposes a radically new approach. PREPARE fills a research gap on the impact of algorithmic media and datafied everyday life on citizens' potential for political engagement.
Current Research Limitations
Current research on people's connection to the public is predominately interested in measuring the political knowledge of so-called "informed citizens," or studying the everyday micro-aspects of news media use. The leap proposed by PREPARE changes the focus from each citizen's "informedness" to develop and test a groundbreaking theory of distributed preparedness, building a cohesive theory for a fragmented field.
New Path for Research
PREPARE will stake out a new path for research on citizens' role in democracies. The project will develop a feasible, normative theory of citizens' orientations to the sphere of politics in datafied societies: their networks for public connection.
Research Questions
PREPARE's research questions concern:
- How do people stay prepared to engage with public issues?
- What resources do they need to move from stand-by to engage?
Methodology
PREPARE substantiates the new theory through thickening of big data, with three ethnographies integrated with digital methods, of so-called disconnected citizens. The three groups are:
- Young urban immigrants
- Rural manual workers
- Women outside the labour market
Conclusion
The path cleared by PREPARE allows research to constructively engage with improving democratic societies and civic awareness.
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 2.000.000 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 2.000.000 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-1-2023 |
| Einddatum | 31-12-2027 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2023 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- UNIVERSITETET I BERGENpenvoerder
Land(en)
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