Television Exposure Not Predictive of Terrorism Fear

Television Exposure Not Predictive of Terrorism Fear

This study of university undergraduates examined the role of television coverage of terrorism in perpetuating fright and fear following the Sept. 11 attacks. Viewer characteristics, rather than television exposure, were the most consistent predictors of fear, safety and faith in others.

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Veröffentlicht in:Newspaper research journal 2003-01, Vol.24 (1), p.128-145
Hauptverfasser: Rubin, Alan M., Haridakis, Paul M., Hullman, Gwen A., Sun, Shaojing, Chikombero, Pamela M., Pornsakulvanich, Vikanda
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
College students
Fear & phobias
Media coverage
Television news
Terrorism
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Zusammenfassung:This study of university undergraduates examined the role of television coverage of terrorism in perpetuating fright and fear following the Sept. 11 attacks. Viewer characteristics, rather than television exposure, were the most consistent predictors of fear, safety and faith in others.
ISSN:0739-5329
2376-4791
DOI:10.1177/073953290302400115