The spiral of silence a theory of public opinion
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Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann; The Spiral of Silence a Theory of Public Opinion, Journal of Communication, Volume 24, Issue 2, 1 June 1974, Pages 43–51, https://doi.
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This pattern supports the classic understanding that silence can emerge from conformity and self-protection rather than disengagement.
“This pattern supports the classic understanding that silence can emerge from conformity and self-protection rather than disengagement (Asch, 1956; Noelle-Neumann, 1974).”
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- Authors
- Noelle-Neumann, E.
- Venue
- Journal of Communication
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Published
- 1974-06-01
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 43-51
- ISSN
- 0021-9916 (ISSN-L)
- 1460-2466
- OpenAlex
- W2035381879
- Cited by
- 2,352
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 199 · 2025: 197 · 2024: 155 · 2023: 169 · 2022: 138 · 2021: 185 · 2020: 180 · 2019: 153 · 2018: 122 · 2017: 119 · 2016: 81 · 2015: 93 · 2014: 75 · 2013: 61 · 2012: 55
- FWCI
- 11.89
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Communication (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Communication › Media Studies and Communication
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Media Influence and Politics
- Social Sciences › Communication › Journalism and Media Studies
- Keywords
- spiral of silence, public opinion, opinion formation, fear of social rejection, media influence
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