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Media, Terrorism, and Emotionality: Emotional Differences in Media Content and Public Reactions to the September 11th Terrorist Attacks

Cho, Jaeho, Boyle, Michael P., Keum, Heejo, Shevy, Mark D., McLeod, Douglas M., Shah, Dhavan V., Pan, Zhongdang·2003·Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media

Abstract

Research on print and broadcast media shows differences in cognitive and affective responses. We extend that research by combining content analysis and survey methods to examine medium differences in the emotional tone of coverage concerning the September 11th terrorist attacks, and audience differences in emotional reactions to the attacks. A computer- aided content analysis of national television and newspaper transcripts demonstrates that television news was consistently more emotional than print news. Further, a panel survey found use of television news was more

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  • In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, negative affect resulting from television news use drove future television news use and predicted negative affect responses several months later.

    “In the study conducted in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, Cho et al [147] established that negative affect resulting from television news use after the attacks drove future television news use and predicted negative affect responses several months later.”

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Authors
Cho, J., Boyle, M. P., Keum, H., Shevy, M. D., McLeod, D. M., Shah, D. V., & Pan, Z.
Venue
Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media
Published
2003-09
Volume
47
Issue
3
Pages
309-327
ISSN
  • 0883-8151 (ISSN-L)
  • 1550-6878
OpenAlex
W2019829209
Cited by
186
References
33
Citations by year
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FWCI
19.06
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Media Studies and Communication
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Communication and COVID-19 Impact
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Journalism and Media Studies
Keywords
September 11 attacks, terrorism, media coverage, emotional tone, television news, emotional responses, news framing

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