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The Interplay of News Frames on Cognitive Complexity.
- Source :
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Human Communication Research . Jan2004, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p102-120. 19p. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- This research considers how distinct news frames work in combination to influence information processing. It extends framing research grounded in prospect theory (Tversky & Kahneman, 1981) and attribution theory (Iyengar, 1991) to study conditional framing effects on associative memory. Using a 2 × 3 experimental design embedded within a probability survey (N = 379), tests examined the effects of two different frame dimensions--loss-gain and individual-societal--on the complexity of individuals' thoughts concerning the issue of urban growth. Findings indicate that news frames interact to generate more or less complex cognitive responses, with societal-gain frame combinations generating the most detailed cognitions about the causes, components, and consequences of urban growth. Directions for research on media framing are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03603989
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Human Communication Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12259856
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2958.2004.tb00726.x