The Digital Technology and Changing Society research cluster is a multi-disciplinary research group within the Department of Media and Communication at XJTLU. Our group is a dynamic and innovative collective dedicated to exploring the intersection of media, communication, and technology in the digital age. We are committed to employing mixed-methods approaches, including social network analysis, natural language processing, sentiment detection, and agent-based modelling, to investigate diverse and emerging topics such as memes, internet culture, and online discourse. Our research aims to provide deeper insights into the complexities of digital interactions and virtual environments.
The key research themes include:
Ethical considerations and responsible use of AI, big data, and digital technologies
Public opinion and internet governance
The impact of social media on shaping contemporary narratives
Social transformation
Virtual identities
Virtual communities and virtual ethnography
Subcultures
Video game studies
Digital humanities
Diversity, inclusion, and equity in online spaces
Complexities of digital interactions and evolving online cultures
Contact person: David Kurt Herold | Email: David.Herold@xjtlu.edu.cn
Members: David Kurt Herold ‖ Gejun Huang ‖ Yanning Huang ‖ Rong Ma ‖ Simon Schweighofer ‖ Merisa Skulsuthavong ‖ Qingning Wang ‖ Xiaoling Zhang
Introduction
The Digital Technology and Changing Society research cluster is a multi-disciplinary research group within the Department of Media and Communication at XJTLU. Our group is a dynamic and innovative collective dedicated to exploring the intersection of media, communication, and technology in the digital age. We are committed to employing mixed-methods approaches, including social network analysis, natural language processing, sentiment detection, and agent-based modelling, to investigate diverse and emerging topics such as memes, internet culture, and online discourse. Our research aims to provide deeper insights into the complexities of digital interactions and virtual environments.
The key research themes include: