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Biography
Michael James Walsh is an Associate Professor in Social Science in the Faculty of Business, Government at the University of Canberra. His research interests include the sociology of interaction, the writings of Erving Goffman, cultural sociology, technology and music. A chief dimension of his research involves exploring the reception of communication technologies as they relate to and impact on social interaction. Michael was awarded his doctorate from Monash University in 2011.
Areas of Research Interest
- Cultural Sociology
- Social Research Methods
- Musical Culture
- Social Media
- Media and Communication Technologies
Research Theories / Models of Interest
- Cultural Sociology
- Symbolic Interaction
- Sociology of Everyday Life
- Microsociology
Research Methods of Interest
- Qualitative interviews
- Ethnography
- Digital methods
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Monash University
Award Date: 22 Oct 2011
Bachelor, Social Science (Hons.), University of Sydney
Award Date: 3 Apr 2006
External positions
Australian Bureau of Statistics
2011 → 2015
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Projects
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Policy responses to the experience of refugee and asylum seeker women in Australia: a political values perspective
Zeka, B., Batainah, H., Botterill, L. & Walsh, M.
31/01/22 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
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About ‘face': Reconsidering Goffman's theory of face-work for digital culture
Walsh, M., 1 Jan 2022, The Routledge International Handbook of Goffman Studies. Jacobsen, M. H. & Smith, G. (eds.). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, p. 207-218 12 p.Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Chapter › peer-review
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A kind of meditative peace’: quiet hour shopping makes us wonder why our cities have to be so noisy
de la Fuente, E. & Walsh, M., 11 Nov 2022, The Conversation, p. 1-5 5 p.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Bulletin › Article
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Avoiding conflict and minimising exposure: Face-work on Twitter
Walsh, M. J. & Baker, S. A., Jun 2022, In: Convergence: the international journal of research into new media technologies. 28, 3, p. 664-680 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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COVID: how anti-vaccine influencers exploit mothers
Baker, S. & Walsh, M., 15 Feb 2022, The Conversation, 2022, July, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to Newspaper/Magazine/Bulletin › Article
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Evaluating the elevation of authoritative health content online during the COVID-19 pandemic
Walsh, M., Baker, S. & Wade, M., 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Online Information Review. p. 1-19 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Symbolic Interaction (Journal)
Michael Walsh (Reviewer)
2020 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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The Australian Sociological Association (External organisation)
Michael Walsh (Member)
2007 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network