Obtaining nationally representative samples of local news media outlets
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An approach to constructing a valid national sample of local news outlets is presented. Researchers can create a nationally representative sample of local media, including television and newspaper outlets, using designated market areas that represent the dominant geographic area of influence for television stations.
Publication Name: Mass Communication and Society
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1520-5436
Year: 2005
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Stereotypical portrayals of emotionality in news photos
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The news photographs of the major U.S. daily newspaper are analyzed to examine the emotional portrayals of individuals in different gender, age and ethnic subgroups. The results demonstrate that emotionality was stereotyped to some degree, particularly in relation to women, ethnic minorities and senior citizens.
Publication Name: Mass Communication and Society
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1520-5436
Year: 2007
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Effects of image-issue and positive-negative scene orders in broadcast news
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An experiment is conducted to analyse the effects of image issue scene orders and positive-negative scene orders on viewers with broadcast news stories about political candidates. Results found no main order effect of image-issue and positive negative scenes on viewers.
Publication Name: Mass Communication and Society
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 1520-5436
Year: 2007
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