Book Chapters

Abstract: The impact of climate change on the fishing practices, level of awareness on fishing regulations and fishery agencies among the fishermen in Nagapattinam was explored. One of two qualitative techniques—focus group discussions and

personal interviews—was used with each participant. A total number of 12 fishermen, 11 were included for FGD and 1 for in-depth interview through purposive sampling technique. Content and thematic analyses were carried out. The four major categories identified were challenges faced in fishing practices, Unsustainable fishing practices, Awareness related to management of fisheries and expectation from government. The study findings revealed the need to educate the fishermen on the proactive measures to protect the marine ecosystem and adhering to the regulations imposed by the fisheries board to protect the aquatic resources in ocean. Also, there is a need for government policies to be implemented to educate the fishermen to adopt sustainable fishing practices to promote and enhance the marine resources which will in turn promote the fishing occupation.

Citation: Vithya, V, Boobalakrishnan, N, Francis P. Barclay and Velmurugan, P.S.(2022). Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Fishing Practices and Fisheries Regulations among the Fishermen in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. In Velmurugan, P.S & Nagarajan, S. (Eds.), Impact of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (pp. 14-28)., SSDN Publishers.

Abstract: This chapter investigates political ideologies, political affiliation and political participation of people both online and offline in the Indian context to offer theoretical insights, apart from validating and standardising instruments for these variables.

Citation: Boobalakrishnan, N, Francis P. Barclay & Anushiya, K. (2021). Political Ideologies, Affiliation and Participation: Are These Related in Contemporary India?. In Barclay, F. P., & Boobalakrishnan, N. (Eds.). (2021). Social Media in India: Regulatory Needs, Issues and Challenges (pp. 47-68). SAGE Publishing India.

Abstract: This chapter relates social media usage with levels of awareness of users about misinformation or disinformation and ethical usage of social media, and perceived levels of credibilities of messages circulated on social media, checking the relevance of cognitive dissonance.

Citation: Barclay, F. P., Boobalakrishnan, N, & Anushiya, K. (2021). Credibility of Social Media Messages and User Awareness. In Barclay, F. P., & Boobalakrishnan, N. (Eds.). (2021). Social Media in India: Regulatory Needs, Issues and Challenges (pp. 69-94). SAGE Publishing India.

Abstract: This chapter focuses on the role of social media (twitter) in carrying the messages into the mainland perception. It also analyses the tweets with or without political overtones.

Citation: C. Pichandy, C. J. Ravikrishnan and Boobalakrishnan, N. (2021). Framing Conflicts on Social Media. In Barclay, F. P., & Boobalakrishnan, N. (Eds.). (2021). Social Media in India: Regulatory Needs, Issues and Challenges (pp. 143-168). SAGE Publishing India.

Abstract: This chapter focuses on the role of social media (twitter) in carrying the messages into the mainland perception. It also analyses the tweets with or without political overtones.

Citation: Barclay, F. P., Boobalakrishnan, N, & Anushiya, K. (2021). Balancing Social Media Autonomy, Privacy and Regulation. In Barclay, F. P., & Boobalakrishnan, N. (Eds.). (2021). Social Media in India: Regulatory Needs, Issues and Challenges (pp. 257-291). SAGE Publishing India.

Abstract: This MMR research offers theoretical insights into the convoluted loss of distinction between the self and social media (or the actual and the virtual space) and the inability to detach from those applications—unravelling newer dimensions of social media addiction.

Citation: Barclay, F. P., Boobalakrishnan, N, & Anushiya, K. (2021). Social Media Dependence and the Loss of Distinction and Detachment. In Barclay, F. P., & Boobalakrishnan, N. (Eds.). (2021). Social Media in India: Regulatory Needs, Issues and Challenges (pp. 15-46). SAGE Publishing India.