Television Exposure Not Predictive of Terrorism Fear

Autor: Rubin, Alan M., Haridakis, Paul M., Hullman, Gwen A., Sun, Shaojing, Chikombero, Pamela M., Pornsakulvanich, Vikanda
Zdroj: Newspaper research journal; January 2003, Vol. 24 Issue: 1 p128-145, 18p
Abstrakt: 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.
Databáze: Supplemental Index