Social Networking and Constituent Communication: Member Use of Twitter During a Two-Week Period in the 111th Congress

Matthew Eric Glassman

нояб. 2010 г. · DIANE Publishing

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During the past 15 years, the development of new electronic technologies has altered the traditional patterns of commun. between Members of Congress and constituents. Many Members now use e-mail, official web sites, blogs, YouTube, and Facebook pages to communicate with their constituents. These technologies have served providing greater opportunities for commun. between the Member and individual constituents. This report examines Member use of one specific new electronic commun. medium: Twitter. After providing an overview and background of Twitter, the report analyzes patterns of Member use of Twitter during two one-week periods in July and August 2009. Charts and tables.