“置顶”何为:社交媒体中的注意力流向及风险
The Phenomenon of “Top Pinning”: Attention Flow and Risks in Social Media
“置顶”是人们在社交平台上司空见惯的操作,指的是将内容置于社交媒体页面顶部的行为。其目的是引起注意,将网络场域中现存或潜在的注意力嵌入内容之中,从而达到心理层面的满足。“置顶”的背后隐藏着哲学、社会学、新闻学、心理学原理,有着较为丰富的可探讨意涵。“置顶”某种程度上是对社交媒体中注意力的再分配,在传播过程中起到“中介”作用。以“置顶”为切入口,采用访谈法和在线观察法,了解梳理网民对于社交媒体中“置顶”行为的看法,分析其蕴含的原理,着重关注社交媒体中注意力的流向和密度,厘清其分配和吸引概况,从而探究以“置顶”为外在表现的社交媒体中的注意力风险,为媒体规制、群体传播、网络治理等领域提供参考和建议。
Against the backdrop of the Internet era, social media has become a crucial arena for the aggregation and fermentation of public opinions. The “top pinning” function, as a key tool for attracting attention, directly influences the flow of attention on these platforms. Unregulated attention flow may lead to extreme outcomes, exerting adverse social impacts. This study takes “top pinning” as an entry point to examine the intrinsic relationship between media manipulation and social attention, aiming to fill gaps in existing academic research and offer practical insights for online governance.A review of literature shows that current studies on attention focus primarily on economics and public administration, with limited exploration in journalism and communication, especially regarding attention dynamics on social media. While some research acknowledges the role of “top pinning”, few studies examine its impact on attention flow. To fill this gap, this study integrates theoretical perspectives from sociology, psychology, and media studies to analyze “top pinning” behavior.Methodologically, the study adopts a mixed approach combining interviews and online observation. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 participants from diverse backgrounds (including educators, media practitioners, and students) to capture varied perspectives on “top pinning”. Additionally, online observation was carried out across multiple social platforms to document real-world “top pinning” practices, ensuring validity and richness of data.The findings highlight three core functions of “top pinning”:rapid traffic aggregation,enhanced communication effectiveness, and facilitation of self-expression. However, the study also identifies significant risks, such as dilution of key information due to excessive use, the potential spread of extreme views, and communication barriers caused by ambiguous content. These risks stem from behavior of users groups, the inherent features of online communication, and psychological factors influencing user decisions.To mitigate these risks, the study proposes a multi-stakeholder approach: platform regulators should strengthen oversight of “top-pinned” content to eliminate illegal or harmful information; content creators should exercise restraint and prioritize quality over sensationalism; and users should develop critical thinking skills to discern valuable content. Technologically, intelligent public opinion monitoring systems could be deployed to track attention flow in real time, enabling timely interventions.
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