Popular Communication is a comprehensive academic publication that provides a platform for researchers in the field of communication to present and discuss the latest research results. The journal emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging scholars to explore communication phenomena from different perspectives, including but not limited to the influence of media, the development of communication technologies, and the role of communication processes in social change.
The broad range of topics covered by the journal reflects the diversity and complexity of the field of communication studies. In the fields of sociology and political science, journals focus on how media shape public opinion and political participation. The Media Studies section delves into media content, audience analysis, and media effects. Studies in law and the arts may address issues such as intellectual property, creative expression and cultural policy.