
Fabio Giglietto
Fabio Giglietto - Academic Profile
University of Urbino
Department of Communication Sciences, Humanities and International Studies
About Me
Fabio Giglietto, Ph.D., is a distinguished Professor of Internet Studies at the Department of Communication Sciences, Humanities and International Studies at the University of Urbino Carlo Bo. With a robust academic foundation, he explores the intricate interplay between social systems, media, and digital technologies. His research delves into the theory of information, communication, and society, making significant contributions to understanding how these elements shape contemporary digital landscapes.
Professor Giglietto is a prolific scholar, with his work prominently featured in esteemed journals including the Journal of Communication, Information, Communication & Society, and Social Media + Society. He has extensively published on diverse topics such as media manipulation and the dynamics of social media participation. Notable works include "Second Screen and Participation" and "The open laboratory," which have garnered significant academic attention and citations, highlighting his influence in the field.
Currently, Professor Giglietto is actively engaged in research projects that address the complexities of disinformation and the evolving role of social media in societal discourse. His recent investigations focus on coordinated link-sharing behavior during pivotal events like the Italian elections, and the dissemination of false information within hybrid news systems. These endeavors not only contribute to academia but also resonate with broader societal concerns about media authenticity and the impact of digital platforms.
Alongside his academic pursuits, Professor Giglietto maintains a dynamic presence on platforms such as BlueSky and Mastodon, where he shares insights into his ongoing research and engages with the scholarly community. His work continues to shape the discourse on computational social science and social media analysis, positioning him as a leading voice in these critical areas of study.
Recent Publications
Understanding the Online News Consumer: A Comparative Study Between Italy and United States (L’Informazione da Rito a Puzzle - Le News e Gli Italiani: Dalla Carta Stampata, Alla Rete al Mobile)
Giglietto & F. (2025). Understanding the Online News Consumer: A Comparative Study Between Italy and United States (L’Informazione da Rito a Puzzle - Le News e Gli Italiani: Dalla Carta Stampata, Alla Rete al Mobile). SSRN Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1963743
Understanding Engagement and Willingness to Speak Up in Social-Television: A Full-Season, Cross-Genre Analysis of TV Audience Participation on Twitter
Giglietto & F. (2025). Understanding Engagement and Willingness to Speak Up in Social-Television: A Full-Season, Cross-Genre Analysis of TV Audience Participation on Twitter. SSRN Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2611083
Testi, Consumi Mediali E Pubblici Produttivi in Italia. Analisi Delle Pratiche Di Social TV Da #XF6 a #Serviziopubblico (From #XF6 to #ServizioPubblico Cross-Genre Analysis of TV Audience Participatory Practices in Italy)
Giglietto & F. (2025). Testi, Consumi Mediali E Pubblici Produttivi in Italia. Analisi Delle Pratiche Di Social TV Da #XF6 a #Serviziopubblico (From #XF6 to #ServizioPubblico Cross-Genre Analysis of TV Audience Participatory Practices in Italy). SSRN Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2501856
Social TV: Audience Engagement E Autorappresentazione Dell’identita’ in Rete (Social TV: Networked Publics Between Engagement and Identity Construction)
Giglietto & F. (2025). Social TV: Audience Engagement E Autorappresentazione Dell’identita’ in Rete (Social TV: Networked Publics Between Engagement and Identity Construction). SSRN Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2256368
Social Media and Italian Universities: An Empirical Study on the Adoption and Use of Facebook, Twitter and Youtube
Giglietto & F. (2025). Social Media and Italian Universities: An Empirical Study on the Adoption and Use of Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. SSRN Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1978393
Research Projects

vera.ai - VERification Assisted by Artificial Intelligence
An EU-funded Horizon Europe project developing advanced AI-based tools to assist journalists and fact-checkers in verifying multimedia content and combating disinformation. As Work Package 4 leader, I focus on the detection of coordinated behavior and inauthentic networks spreading misleading content.
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PROMPT - Predictive Research On Misinformation and Narratives Propagation Trajectories
An EU-funded initiative focused on detecting and analyzing disinformation narratives across Europe, addressing sensitive issues including the war in Ukraine, LGBTQI+ rights, and European elections through the development of language models, monitoring dashboards, and educational resources for fact-checkers and journalists.
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MINE - Mapping Italian News Research Program
A research program investigating Italian news media coverage and the impact of social media on Italian elections, leveraging data from Social Science One and grant funding from the Social Science Research Council (SSRC).
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December 15, 2023
New paper accepted in the Journal of Academic Research. Publication forthcoming in early 2024.
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November 01, 2023
Received grant funding for the new research project on Social Media Analysis Platforms.
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September 15, 2023
Presenting at the International Conference on Digital Media in New York, September 20-22, 2023.
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