Relationships of media use and political disaffection to political efficacy and voting behavior
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23325541 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Bruce E Pinkleton (Howard University), Erica Weintraub Austin (0000-0003-2334-8918, Howard University), Kristine Kay Johnson Fortman (Washington State University) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 34-49 |
| Publication date | 1998-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0883-8151 • E-ISSN: 1550-6878 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08838159809364433 |
| OpenAlex | W2072782425 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 71 |
| References cited | 32 |
A random telephone survey (N=582) of Washington state voters conducted in November 1994 examines relationships among mass media use, specific aspects of political disaffection, political efficacy and participation. Results suggest that negativism toward media campaign coverage reduces media use and that cynicism toward the political system reduces political efficacy. Negativism and media use also are negatively related to cynicism. Contrary to concerns expressed by some scholars and journalists concerning the negative impact of superficial media coverage on political participation, however, mass media use positively predicts voting behavior. In addition, negativism toward campaign tactics appears unrelated to political participation.
Advertising · Business · Cynicism · Mass media · Media coverage · Media studies · Political advertising · Political communication · Political efficacy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Telephone survey · Voting · Voting behavior · Law · Media Influence and Health · Media Studies and Communication · Psychology · Social Media and Politics · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 71 |
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| Citations per year | 2,54 |
| Citation span | 1998 - 2026 (29) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 65 |