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THE ORIGINS OF INDIVIDUAL MEDIA-SYSTEM DEPENDENCY: A Sociological Framework

BALL-ROKEACH, S. J.·1985·Communication Research

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Prior theory and research that has demonstrated the consequences of individuals' media-system dependencies upon selective exposure and message effects has not, however, addressed the equally important question of the determinants of individuals' media-system dependencies. The aim of this article is to present a sociological framework for the analysis of the macro and micro determinants of those media-system dependencies. The configuration of determinants that constitute this framework includes structural dependencies between the media and other social systems, characteristics of the social environs, media-system activity, interpersonal discourse networks, the sociostructural location of individuals, and personal goals.

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Authors
BALL-ROKEACH, S. J.
Affiliations
Washington State University
Venue
Communication Research
Published
1985-10
Volume
12
Issue
4
Pages
485-510
ISSN
  • 0093-6502 (ISSN-L)
  • 1552-3810
OpenAlex
W2113675788
Cited by
493
References
37
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FWCI
11.06
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Communication Research (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Media Studies and Communication
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Networks and Communications › Media and Digital Communication
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Media and Communication Studies
Keywords
selective exposure, message effects, sociological framework, personal goals, social environment

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