What does curiosity really do to the cat? A look at how message exposure can lead to illicit drug trial among college students

Article Abstract:

A study was done to understand the correlation between trial of illicit drugs and exposure to media messages about drugs through a model of product curiosity (MPC) on college students. The study revealed that media had the power to affect the perceptions of the people about drug use and it can affect the intention to try new drugs.

Advertising, Advertising and Related Services, Public Sector Advertising, Illicit Drugs, Company legal issue, Investigations, Public service advertising, Drug abuse, Illegal drugs

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Effects of negative political advertising on individuals' cynicism and self-efficacy: the impact of ad type and message exposures

Article Abstract:

The study explores the effect of different modes of negative political advertising on individuals' cynicism and perceived self-efficacy in government-related issues. Findings suggest issue-based attack ads result in greater cynicism and lower self-efficacy than character-based attack ads.

South Carolina, Evaluation, Political advertising, Cynicism

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The effects of government censorship of war-related news coverage on interest in the censored coverage: a test of competing theories

Article Abstract:

Public interest on censored war-related news in keeping with the policy of the Bush administration is presented.

United States, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, International politics, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Military policy, Bush, George W., War, Wartime press

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