Exposure to terrorism-related news: Associations with beliefs about terrorism and self-protective action
This study examined how exposure to terrorism-related news is associated with perceived threat of terrorist attacks and self-protective actions taken in response to terrorism. Data were obtained from a nationwide survey of U.S. residents. Results indicated that more frequent exposure to terrorism news was associated with higher perceived terrorism threat and more intended self-protective actions. The frequency of local television-based news exposure was positively associated with self-protective actions. There was no association between the news medium and perceived threat, with the exception of radio. Discussing news with others was positively associated with self-protective actions. Higher trust in the news was associated with increased perceived threat and greater intent to take self-protective action. Thinking critically about the news was associated with lower intent to engage in self-protection.
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Work Title Exposure to terrorism-related news: Associations with beliefs about terrorism and self-protective action Access Creators - Lacey N. Wallace
License In Copyright (Rights Reserved) Work Type Article Publisher - Communication Studies
Publication Date January 1, 2021 Publisher Identifier (DOI) - https://doi.org/10.1080/10510974.2021.1917436
Deposited November 15, 2021 Versions
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