"New Media & Society" explores the impact of digital technologies and platforms on social interactions, culture, and communication. It examines how tools like social media, blogs, and podcasts have transformed the way people share information and connect with one another. This field studies both the positive and negative effects of these changes on society, including issues of privacy, identity, and community. Researchers in this area analyze the role of internet, mobile devices, and digital content in shaping public opinion and social movements. They also investigate how new media influences traditional media outlets and the overall landscape of journalism and information dissemination.