Variables corresponding to the theoretical framework for ideas-engagement
| Aspect of framework | Label | Variables | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideas engagement | IE1 | Value of ideas-engagement (keeping well-informed) | The value respondents place on keeping themselves well-informed. For example, by finding out more about different ideas or perspectives; learning more about scientific discoveries and new technology; and/or discovering more about different aspects of history and culture (including arts, literature, etc.) |
| Ideas engagement | IE2 | Value of ideas-engagement (staying up-to-date with current affairs) | The value respondents place on staying up to date with current affairs. For example, by staying abreast of political and economic events; keeping up to date with sport; engaging with health-related developments; finding out more about new products, services or forms of media/social media; and/or maintaining an overview of the news generally |
| Ideas engagement | IE3 | Seeking out ideas | The frequency with which respondents seek out ideas (e.g. via accessing media or other content, or by engaging in activities such as attending lectures or museum exhibitions) |
| Ideas engagement | IE4 | Reasons for how ideas are sought out | Why respondents choose to access ideas via identified content/media/channels, or to engage in certain activities (such as attending lectures or museum exhibitions) |
| Ideas engagement | IE5 | Able to identify positive and dark ideas effectively | The extent to which respondents consider to be true statements which are factual, based on conspiracy theory and/or are populist in nature |
| Education | ED1 | Level of education | Respondents’ highest level of qualification |
| Education | ED2 | Ability to think critically | Whether respondents are able to engage critically with the ideas they encounter |
| Networks | NW1 | Network size | The size of respondents’ social network: represented by the number of people they are connected to |
| Networks | NW2 | Ideas network centrality (keeping well-informed): how many people respondents discuss ideas with | The number of people within a social network with whom respondents directly engage in ideas-related discussion (specifically, discussion relating to respondents keeping themselves well-informed) |
| Networks | NW3 | Ideas network tie strength (keeping well-informed): how often respondents discuss ideas with social connections | The frequency with which respondents directly engage in ideas-related discussion with social connections (specifically discussion relating to respondents keeping themselves well-informed) |
| Networks | NW4 | Ideas network centrality (staying up-to-date with current affairs): how many people respondents discuss ideas with | The number of people within a social network with whom respondents directly engage in ideas-related discussion (specifically discussion relating to respondents staying up-to-date with current affairs) |
| Networks | NW5 | Ideas network tie strength (staying up-to-date with current affairs): how often respondents discuss ideas with social connections | The frequency with which respondents directly engage in ideas-related discussion with social connections (specifically discussion relating to respondents staying up-to-date with current affairs) |
| Networks | NW6 | Ideas network openness (weak or strong) | The openness of respondents to engaging with individuals who can provide opportunities to receive new ideas, perspectives or offer challenge to existing beliefs |
| Networks | NW7 | Network density | Whether respondents’ social network is defined by high levels of familiarity, community and trust which can limit the inflow of new ideas into the network |
| Aspect of framework | Label | Variables | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideas engagement | IE1 | Value of ideas-engagement (keeping well-informed) | The value respondents place on keeping themselves well-informed. For example, by finding out more about different ideas or perspectives; learning more about scientific discoveries and new technology; and/or discovering more about different aspects of history and culture (including arts, literature, etc.) |
| Ideas engagement | IE2 | Value of ideas-engagement (staying up-to-date with current affairs) | The value respondents place on staying up to date with current affairs. For example, by staying abreast of political and economic events; keeping up to date with sport; engaging with health-related developments; finding out more about new products, services or forms of media/social media; and/or maintaining an overview of the news generally |
| Ideas engagement | IE3 | Seeking out ideas | The frequency with which respondents seek out ideas (e.g. via accessing media or other content, or by engaging in activities such as attending lectures or museum exhibitions) |
| Ideas engagement | IE4 | Reasons for how ideas are sought out | Why respondents choose to access ideas via identified content/media/channels, or to engage in certain activities (such as attending lectures or museum exhibitions) |
| Ideas engagement | IE5 | Able to identify positive and dark ideas effectively | The extent to which respondents consider to be true statements which are factual, based on conspiracy theory and/or are populist in nature |
| Education | ED1 | Level of education | Respondents’ highest level of qualification |
| Education | ED2 | Ability to think critically | Whether respondents are able to engage critically with the ideas they encounter |
| Networks | NW1 | Network size | The size of respondents’ social network: represented by the number of people they are connected to |
| Networks | NW2 | Ideas network centrality (keeping well-informed): how many people respondents discuss ideas with | The number of people within a social network with whom respondents directly engage in ideas-related discussion (specifically, discussion relating to respondents keeping themselves well-informed) |
| Networks | NW3 | Ideas network tie strength (keeping well-informed): how often respondents discuss ideas with social connections | The frequency with which respondents directly engage in ideas-related discussion with social connections (specifically discussion relating to respondents keeping themselves well-informed) |
| Networks | NW4 | Ideas network centrality (staying up-to-date with current affairs): how many people respondents discuss ideas with | The number of people within a social network with whom respondents directly engage in ideas-related discussion (specifically discussion relating to respondents staying up-to-date with current affairs) |
| Networks | NW5 | Ideas network tie strength (staying up-to-date with current affairs): how often respondents discuss ideas with social connections | The frequency with which respondents directly engage in ideas-related discussion with social connections (specifically discussion relating to respondents staying up-to-date with current affairs) |
| Networks | NW6 | Ideas network openness (weak or strong) | The openness of respondents to engaging with individuals who can provide opportunities to receive new ideas, perspectives or offer challenge to existing beliefs |
| Networks | NW7 | Network density | Whether respondents’ social network is defined by high levels of familiarity, community and trust which can limit the inflow of new ideas into the network |
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