Television exposure not predictive of terrorism fear

Alan M. Rubin; Paul M. Haridakis; Gwen Hullman; Shaojing Sun; Pamela M. Chikombero; Vikanda Pornsakulvanich

doi:10.1177/073953290302400115

Television exposure not predictive of terrorism fear

Alan M. Rubin
, Paul M. Haridakis
, Gwen Hullman
, Shaojing Sun
, Pamela M. Chikombero
, Vikanda Pornsakulvanich

Communication, School of

Kent State University

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	128-145
Number of pages	18
Journal	Newspaper Research Journal
Volume	24
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/073953290302400115
State	Published - Jan 1 2003

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