The Politics of Engagement in Platform Governance
The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science
Published online on December 15, 2025
Abstract
The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Volume 715, Issue 1, Page 156-175, September 2024.
In recent years, the concept of user engagement has dominated debate over the governance of online platforms, and critics use the term to assign crass commercial interests to social media companies. We argue that social media engagement is a multifaceted ...
In recent years, the concept of user engagement has dominated debate over the governance of online platforms, and critics use the term to assign crass commercial interests to social media companies. We argue that social media engagement is a multifaceted ...