Information diffusion during Madrid bombings of March 11 and the perceived influence in general elections (a study of the Third-Person Hypothesis)

Abstract

The article examines the diffusion of information channels used immediately after 2004 Madrid bombings. It studies the role of personal communication during the process and interaction with media sources. It compares the process with the J-model of information diffusion described by Greenberg (1964). It also explores the Third-person effect of media content between March 11th and14th in relation with the vote during general elections.