The Mass Media, Political Attitudes and Behavior in Ghana

1986 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-154
Author(s):  
Kwadwo Anokwa ◽  
Osei-Mensah Aborampah
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Political Attitudes ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

THE MASS MEDIA, POLITICAL ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIOR

1983 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 487-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
ARTHUR ST. GEORGE ◽  
SANDRA ROBINSON-WEBER
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Political Attitudes ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

scholarly journals MEDIA AND PUBLIC TRUST TOWARDS COVID-19 INFORMATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-176
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yunus Patawari
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
New Media ◽  
Public Trust ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
The People ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
Media Channels ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior

Mass media is one of the leading sectors in handling COVID-19. Amidst current health emergency, public trusttowards the information conveyed by the mass media is the key to successful mitigation. Various types of newsregarding massive COVID-19 reports in several media channels have the potential to cause information bias whichends in pros and cons. Insubstantial debates in varied media are counter-productive to the efforts of various partiesin educating the society to avoid misinformation. Based on this, it is important to know the media that are referencesand that gain public trust in seeking information. This study examines the level of public trust in information aboutCOVID-19 in the mass media, both old and new media, using an online questionnaire methodology on May 3, 2020,which was given to 60 respondents. The results show that the respondents’ level of faith in television is higher, but itsconsumption by viewers is much lower than that of online media (news sites and social media). The results showedthat viewers still deemed television a reliable reference for information. From these data it was found out why themedia are rarely used by the people but are able to gain high trust in the eyes of the public. The results of this studyare expected to provide an overview of the attitudes and behavior of the community in understanding COVID-19information so that relevant parties can make appropriate policies in the perspectives of media and communication.

scholarly journals The Political Consequences of Be(com)ing Mindful. How Mindfulness Might Affect Political Attitudes

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena Ramstetter
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Political Attitudes ◽  
The Political ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Ample Evidence ◽  
Political Consequences ◽  
Mechanisms Of Mindfulness ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Pro Social Behavior

Though research provides ample evidence that mindfulness shapes psychological processes and states that are linked to political attitudes and behavior, political science has so far largely ignored mindfulness as a potential explanatory factor shaping political attitudes and actions. This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the concept of mindfulness and outlines potential linkages between mindfulness and outlines political attitudes. I begin by identifying gaps in the literature on political attitude formation and change as well as its linkage to political behavior. I then introduce mindfulness as a multifaceted concept, discussing its definitional features and unravelling the mechanisms of mindfulness affecting cognitive and emotional abilities. Building on this foundation, I review research on correlates and effects of mindfulness on attitudes and behaviors related to the political domain, such as pro-environmentalism and pro-social behavior. Critically reflecting on extant research on mindfulness, I propose possible research avenues for political science that enhance its dialogue with neuroscience and social psychology.

Do migrant social networks shape political attitudes and behavior at home?

2019 ◽  
Vol 117 ◽  
pp. 328-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catia Batista ◽  
Julia Seither ◽  
Pedro C. Vicente
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Political Attitudes ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
At Home

The Genetics of Political Attitudes and Behavior: Claims and Refutations

2010 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 200-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Political Attitudes ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Twin Studies ◽  
Theoretical Assumption ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Twin Method ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Equal Environments

Some political scientists have argued in recent years that twin research shows that genetic factors play an important role in shaping political attitudes, ideologies, and behavior. Moreover, some researchers claim to have identified genes for political traits at the molecular level. The author argues that the main theoretical assumption of the twin method, which holds that monozygotic and dizygotic twin pairs experience equal environments, is untenable. Therefore, the results of twin studies can be completely explained by nongenetic factors. The author also argues that recent gene discovery claims in political science are unlikely to be replicated. He concludes that because genetic interpretations of twin study results are confounded by environmental factors, political scientists have no reason to revise previous socialization theories of political traits.

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