Media effects : theory and research

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...

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Main Authors: Valkenburg, Patti M., Peter, Jochen, Walther, Joseph Bart
Other Authors: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-877822020-03-07T12:15:50Z Media effects : theory and research Valkenburg, Patti M. Peter, Jochen Walther, Joseph Bart Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information Media Effects Theory Selective Exposure DRNTU::Visual arts and music::Media 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. 2018-12-05T06:22:40Z 2019-12-06T16:49:24Z 2018-12-05T06:22:40Z 2019-12-06T16:49:24Z 2016 Journal Article Valkenburg, P. M., Peter, J., & Walther, J. B. (2016). Media effects : theory and research. Annual Review of Psychology, 67(1), 315-338. doi:10.1146/annurev-psych-122414-033608 0066-4308 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/87782 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/46822 10.1146/annurev-psych-122414-033608 en Annual Review of Psychology © 2016 Annual Reviews.
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topic Media Effects Theory
Selective Exposure
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spellingShingle Media Effects Theory
Selective Exposure
DRNTU::Visual arts and music::Media
Valkenburg, Patti M.
Peter, Jochen
Walther, Joseph Bart
Media effects : theory and research
description 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.
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