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Imposter syndrome and public relations

Stephen Waddington

We rarely apply science. There is no unifying theory of public relations. When did you last cite a public relations theory or indeed apply any aspect of science in your day job? There is limited interchange between theory and practice. There are very few communities, events, or shared media.

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Back to school

Stephen Waddington

COVID-19 has had an awful human cost to society but it has also been a period of incredible innovation for organisational communication and public relations. we’ve recorded many of these stories through work for the Government Communication Service, NHS, and with agency and in-house clients. At Wadds Inc. In May 2021 Wadds Inc.

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The many paradoxes of public relations

Stephen Waddington

It provides the basis for creating new knowledge but there are so many gaps between theory and practice that is hard to know where to focus my studies. A universal theory of public relations There is no universal definition or theory of public relations. It is incredibly frustrating. Here are some examples.

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Cognitive Dissonance: Mental Harmony Above All Else

Doctor Spin

This is also true for communication; most people would rather do anything to avoid processing conflicting information—whether the uncomfortable information is true or not. Source: Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology 1 Cooper, J. Cognitive dissonance theory. Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology : Volume 1, 377–397.

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Leon Festinger—The Psychologist Behind Cognitive Dissonance

Doctor Spin

Leon Festinger’s theory on cognitive dissonance is important in PR. Festinger’s theories continue to be a central part of psychology curricula worldwide, and his work is frequently cited in new research, demonstrating the lasting impact of his contributions to the field. His theories are especially interesting for public relations.

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Leon Festinger—The Psychologist Behind Cognitive Dissonance

Doctor Spin

Leon Festinger’s theory on cognitive dissonance is important in PR. Festinger’s theories continue to be a central part of psychology curricula worldwide, and his work is frequently cited in new research, demonstrating the lasting impact of his contributions to the field. His theories are especially interesting for public relations.

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Echo Chambers: Algorithmic Confirmation Bias

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Please support my blog by sharing it with other PR- and communication professionals. Source: Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning 6 Barry, P., & Tribe, L. Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. Encyclopedia of the Sciences of Learning. What do we know about echo chambers? Confirmation bias. Confirmation bias.

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