While this study examined social media research across the four disciplines, it may not be entirely inclusive. Just as the field of communication can be defined in a broader way through the inclusion of journalism and broadcasting, future research should be expanded to examine how scholars in these fields and other disciplines have also addressed the status and usage of social media. Moreover, strategic communication is often considered the combination of advertising and public relations, and it would therefore be interesting to ascertain how relevant journals like the International Journal of Strategic Communication have covered social media research as compared to advertising and public relations journals.