Media Use and Civic Participation in the African-American Population: Exploring Participation among Professionals and Nonprofessionals
2000 ◽
Vol 77
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pp. 115-127
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Empirical research has shown a positive relationship between local news media use, community integration, and political participation for the general population. This study examined whether the media serve such functions for African-American professionals and nonprofessionals. Both samples included fairly heavy media users; however, there was no significant relationship between local media use and civic participation. Church involvement, however, was a strong predictor of participation. Two major findings emerged: (1) local news media do not serve the civic information needs of African Americans, and (2) when compared with local news media, interpersonal networks more strongly influence African Americans' civic participation.
2004 ◽
Vol 54
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pp. 532-546
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2010 ◽
Vol 13
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pp. 174-195
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2018 ◽
Vol 11
(1)
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pp. 123-140
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2014 ◽
Vol 46
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pp. 583-588
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