• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.20-43
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• 2017

While the Internet has been used to galvanise people for the collective good, many have voiced concerns over the noise and vitriol present online and polarisation. In Singapore where the government regulates traditional mainstream media such as print and broadcast, the online space has been described as a "Wild Wild West" rife with rumours, untruths and misinformation. Such developments do not only exert a potential negative effect on the deliberative nature of public discourse but also skew bias towards the online space, affecting the ability of online users to communicate with authority and power. This study seeks to examine the rationality of the cyberspace through using a new "rationality" framework to analyse political discourse online. Comprising objectivity, emotionality and partisanship, the rationality framework was applied to a content analysis of 197 blogs with political content in 2014. The analysis indicated that the online political space was not the Wild Wild West that it was touted to be with significant levels of objectivity and non-partisanship. There was a stark absence of emotional discourse, and relationships were observed between bloggers' anonymity and rationality. Cognisant of academia's and policymakers' interest on the quality and effects of online discourse, the proposed analytical framework and the study findings hold implications for both developed and developing countries.

• International Journal of Contents
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.19-28
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• 2013

This paper, based on a qualitative ethnographic study among college of education students, examines the online interactional processes surrounding academic discourse socialization. Data for this paper come from a larger study of an academic classroom community of graduate students and their instructor. In this study, I looked into the ways computer-mediated communication (CMC) contexts factor into graduate students' academic literacy experience in a graduate classroom, therein enculturating them into their new academic community. I focus on cases of nonnative graduate students in a content course in the department of educational psychology at a large southwestern university in the U.S. I explore the agency of the focal participants in terms of the roles they played in the classroom discourse highlighting the dialectical and interactional perspective of academic discourse socialization. This paper focused on the construction of varied participant roles of the focal students. It further examines student reactions and responses to these constructions during synchronous CMC activity.

• 영재교육연구
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.541-559
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• 2016

본 연구는 중학생 대상의 온라인 과학영재교육 프로그램에서 교수실재감의 하위요소 중 하나인 담화촉진 요소와 도전감, 학습결과 변인인 지속수강의사 및 학업성취도 간의 관계를 밝히기 위해 실시되었다. 연구대상은 K대학 온라인 과학영재교육 프로그램에 참여하는 중학생 245명이었으며, 연구도구로는 Shea, Swan과 Pickett(2005)의 교수실재감 문항 중 담화촉진 6문항과, Gentry와 Owen(2004)이 개발한 SPOCQ 도구의 도전감 5문항을 사용하였다. 연구결과로는 첫째, 담화촉진 인식수준이 높을수록 학습자가 느끼는 도전감도 높은 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 담화촉진 인식수준이 학습결과에 미치는 직접적인 영향은 지속수강의사와는 정적인 관련이 있으나, 학업성취도와는 부적인 관련이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 도전감은 지속수강의사 및 학업성취도와 정적인 관계에 있으며 넷째, 도전감은 담화촉진 정도와 지속수강의사 및 학업성취도간의 관계를 매개하는 것으로 나타났다. 이는 학습자가 온라인수업에서 이루어지는 다양한 대화로부터 도움을 받고 있다고 느낄 때 수업에 대한 도전감이 높아지며, 높아진 도전감이 궁극적으로 지속수강의사와 학업성취도 같은 학습결과에 긍정적인 영향을 미침을 의미한다. 따라서 온라인교육을 실시할 때는 학생들의 도전감을 높일 수 있도록 학생들의 참여와 토론을 촉진하는 적극적인 노력이 수반될 필요가 있다.

• 영어어문교육
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.87-105
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• 2006

Style is considered a pivotal construct in sociolinguistic variation studies. While previous studies have examined style in traditional forms of language such as speech, very little research has examined new and emerging styles such as computer-mediated discourse. Thus, the present study attempts to investigate style in the online communication mode of chat. In so doing, the study compares text-based online chat with speech and writing. Online chat has been previously described as a hybrid form of language that is close to speech. Here, the exact nature of online chat is elucidated by focusing on contraction use. Differential acquisition of stylistic variation is also examined according to English learning background. The empirical component consists of data from Korean speakers of English. Data is taken from a written summary, an oral interview, and a text-based online chat session. A multivariate analysis was conducted. Results indicate that online chat is indeed a hybrid form that is difficult to delineate from speech and writing. Text-based online chat shows a somewhat similar rate of contraction to speech, which confirms its hybridity.. Lastly, some implications of the study are given in terms of the learning and acquisition of style in general and in online contextual modes.

• Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.142-165
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• 2024

This article examines the shifts in discourse surrounding Korean dramas in Malaysia, a core market for the Korean Wave (Hallyu), to understand the evolving perceptions and reception of Hallyu as a role model. Employing a discourse analysis of 14 Malaysian newspapers available online from 2016 to 2022, a period marked by the rise of over-the-top (OTT) media, the study reveals a significant transition in the prevailing narrative. From 2016 to 2019, the dominant discourse was characterized by conservatism and "cultural protectionism," reflecting a tension in attitudes towards the Korean Wave. However, from 2020 onwards, there was a gradual change in perceptions and attitudes, with an increasing emphasis on the economic and cultural value of Hallyu. This shift towards an "economic discourse" illustrates a growing perception of Korean dramas as an opportunity and catalyst for regional economic development in the Malaysian context, rather than a crisis. The study highlights the dynamic nature of the Korean Wave discourse in Malaysia and its evolution in response to the changing media landscape and socio-economic factors.

• Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.169-198
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• 2019

This study focused on the increase in refugee-related discourse in Korean society with the recent inflow of asylum seekers to Jeju Island. The purpose of our study was to understand the trends in public opinion concerning the acceptance of refugees by analyzing the content of refugee-related video commentary on YouTube. Topic modeling was conducted to analyze the main points, context, and ideas in the comments. The results indicated that the media mainly focus on the pros and cons of refugees, restricting the refugee issue to the problem of acceptance with a narrow focus on the case of Jeju Island. Refugee acceptance was treated as overwhelmingly unacceptable in the comments. We found that commenters often used negative discourse in the comments as a device for reproducing and amplifying hate speech.

• Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.14-35
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• 2024

This qualitative study explores cyberbullying among college students through Habermas's Theory of Communicative Action to examine the dissonance between online interactions and principles of rational discourse. Cyberbullying is a pervasive issue in digital communication that undermines logical, evidence-based conversation, fostering environments where misinformation, manipulation, and harm thrive. By analyzing case studies from three universities, the research identifies the characteristics, dynamics, and emotional impacts of cyberbullying on victims, highlighting the role of social media platforms in facilitating these negative interactions. The findings reveal significant challenges to authentic and equal online conversations, driven by power imbalances and a lack of genuine communication, leading to psychological distress, erosion of self-esteem, and changes in behavior among victims. The study underscores the potential of social media design and policy interventions to mitigate cyberbullying, emphasizing the need for educational programs, technological solutions, and community support to promote a safer, more respectful digital environment. Key themes include the dynamics of cyberbullying, the suppression of rational discourse, the psychological and emotional consequences of inauthentic communication, and strategies for resilience and recovery. The research contributes to understanding cyberbullying's complexities and suggests a multifaceted approach to addressing it, aligning with Habermas's ideal of communicative rationality to foster healthier online communities. Future research should further explore the intersection of technology design, user behavior, and regulatory policies to combat cyberbullying effectively.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.655-667
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• 2014

본 연구는 질병과 관련한 온라인 포럼에서 추출한 언어 데이터를 통해 제 2형 당뇨병 환자의 질병에 대한 담론을 양적으로 분석하였다. 또한 환자 언어행위의 양적분석을 통해 환자들의 주요 관심사와 심리적 특징의 일반화가 가능한지에 대해 실증적으로 검증하였다. 분석방법으로는 기존의 인터뷰에 기반한 정성적 연구방법론과 달리 환자들의 담론 표본 전체를 파싱 (parsing)과 POS 태깅을 통해 언어학적으로 형태소 분류를 하였다. 주요 어휘빈도 추출과 N-gram을 통한 최빈도 구문구조 분석을 병행하여, 질병과 관련한 이슈의 주요 범주와 심리상태에 관한 언어적인 특징을 살펴보았다. 연구 결과 환자들의 자발적 대화는 주로 다이어트, 운동, 증상, 약물치료, 심리상태의 5가지 범주로 나타나고 있음을 확인하였고, 최빈도 구문구조 분석을 통해 질병치료와 식생활습관 개선 전반에 대한 부정적인 견해가 두드러진 것을 확인하였다. 결과적으로 의료진의 정확한 정보 전달과 전문가의 조언, 정서적 지원 등이 당뇨환자에 대한 심리적 상태에 중요한 만큼 심리치료 서비스이 개선이 필요할 것으로 보인다. 이런한 결과는 기존의 의료제도 안에서의 환자의 관심사와 심리적 특징이 온라인 상에서도 적절하게 투영되고 있음을 시사한다.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.118-141
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• 2019

In South Korea, as awareness of gender equality increased since the 1990s, policies for gender equality and social awareness of equality have been established. Until recently, however, the gap between men and women in social and economic activities has not reached the globally desired level and led to social conflict throughout the country. In this study, we analyze the content of online news comments to understand the public perception of gender equality and the details of gender conflict and to grasp the emergence and diffusion process of emerging issues on gender equality. We collected text data from the online news that included the word 'gender equality' posted from January 2012 to June 2017 and also collected comments on each selected news item. Through text mining and the temporal semantic network analysis, we tracked the changes in discourse on gender equality and conflict. Results revealed that gender conflicts are increasing in the online media, and the focus of conflict is shifting from 'position and role inequality' to 'opportunity inequality'.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.615-629
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• 2020

본 연구는 FGI 인터뷰를 중심으로 암호화폐 관련 온라인 커뮤니티와 미디어(레거시 미디어와 유튜브)의 역할과 담론을 분석하고, 이를 바탕으로 암호화폐 정책 방향을 제언했다. 문헌 연구를 통해 투자자 특성과 투자 환경 요인으로서의 커뮤니티와 유튜브의 역할을 분석했다. 암호화폐 전문투자자와 커뮤니티 활동가 인터뷰를 통해 커뮤니티 이용 목적과 역할을 파악했고, 구독자 수 상위 5개의 암호화폐 관련 유튜브 채널을 분석하여 주요 논의 주제를 고찰했다. 연구 결과, 암호화폐 투자는 20~30대가 주도했으며, 레거시 미디어 이용보다 뉴미디어의 정보를 선호하고 신뢰했다. 온라인 커뮤니티는 정서적 동질감과 공감 역할을 하였고, 유튜브는 정보제공의 기능을 주로 수행했다. 담론 분석과 인터뷰 결과, 암호화폐 정책의 일관성과 투자자 보호를 위한 법적 안정성 마련이 필요했다. 본 연구는 문헌 연구, 인터뷰, 커뮤니티/유튜브 내용 분석 등 다양한 연구 방법을 활용해, 뉴미디어의 정보 제공과 정서 공감 역할을 분석했고, 나아가 디지털 뉴딜 블록체인 기술 장려와 금융산업 공정성 저해 방지를 위한 규제 방향성을 제안했다는 점에 의의가 있다.