Modern Psychological Studies
Periodical Title
Modern Psychological Studies
Volume
12
Number
1
Page Numbers
pages 48-60
Publisher
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Place of Publication
Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Date
2006
Abstract
The media, which include radio, television and newspapers, have become a crucial part of society as it provides the public with a variety of information on a daily basis. As a result, the media can potentially influence public opinion and public perception. This review examines the current research on how the media are influential and, in the process, the degree to which the media are responsible for creating public opinion. Also explained is the third-person effect, defined as the belief that a person considers himself to be less influenced by the media than others. Furthermore, the review focuses on the media's coverage of politics. The review will also discuss the implications of Internet and on-line news on the media.
Subject
Psychology
Discipline
Psychology
Document Type
article
DCMI Type
Text
Extent
13 leaves
Language
English
Call Number
BF1 .M63 v. 12 no. 1 2006
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
Recommended Citation
Marashlian, Tamara D.
(2006)
"Just delivering the news or something more? How the mass media influence public opinion and public perception,"
Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 12:
No.
1, Article 7.
Available at:
https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol12/iss1/7
Department
Dept. of Psychology