Dr. Josh Pasek

Biography

Josh Pasek is a Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at the University of Michigan. His work primarily explores the psychological processes of new media and how they shape political attitudes, public opinion, and political behaviors. His research assesses measurement techniques for public opinion, focusing on reducing measurement error and improving survey design. Pasek's current investigations examine the influence of political information on public opinion and voter decision-making, as well as the role of online social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter in the political information landscape. He also studies the differences in survey results obtained from Internet volunteers compared to traditional samples. His research has been published in various academic journals, including Public Opinion Quarterly and Political Communication, and he is the author of books on American elections and the impact of communication on democracy. Additionally, he maintains R packages for producing survey weights and analyzing weighted survey data.

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