Media Effects: Theory and Research.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Annual Reviews Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0372374 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1545-2085 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00664308 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Annu Rev Psychol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Palo Alto Ca : Annual Reviews
      Original Publication: Palo Alto, Calif., Annual Reviews, inc.
    • Subject Terms:
      Communication* ; Mass Media* ; Research*; Humans
    • Abstract:
      This review analyzes trends and commonalities among prominent theories of media effects. On the basis of exemplary meta-analyses of media effects and bibliometric studies of well-cited theories, we identify and discuss five features of media effects theories as well as their empirical support. Each of these features specifies the conditions under which media may produce effects on certain types of individuals. Our review ends with a discussion of media effects in newer media environments. This includes theories of computer-mediated communication, the development of which appears to share a similar pattern of reformulation from unidirectional, receiver-oriented views, to theories that recognize the transactional nature of communication. We conclude by outlining challenges and promising avenues for future research.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: computer-mediated communication (CMC); mass communication; mass media, meta-analysis; media effects theory; media violence; selective exposure
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20150903 Date Completed: 20161013 Latest Revision: 20161230
    • Publication Date:
      20221213
    • Accession Number:
      10.1146/annurev-psych-122414-033608
    • Accession Number:
      26331344