The Impact of Social Factors on Communication Systems: a Comparative Analysis of International and Georgian Studies
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https://doi.org/10.52340/splogos.2026.01.12Keywords:
communication, social factors, extrapolation, discourse, digital inclusionAbstract
This article analyzes the social factors shaping modern communication through a comparative perspective between international and Georgian studies. The framework draws on Jürgen Habermas, Erving Goffman, and Niklas Luhmann, enabling a multidimensional interpretation of communication. Analytical, comparative, systemic, and extrapolative methods are used to interpret and adapt international findings to the Georgian context.
The analysis reveals that communication structures are shaped by social inequality, cultural codes, and digital access. The extrapolative approach highlights the diffusion potential of global trends within Georgian society, where communication systems remain under formation.
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