Public trust or mistrust? Perceptions of media credibility in the information age

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This article discusses perceptions of the news media based on a random survey from Austin, Texas assessing people's attitudes towards newspaper, television and online news. The author finds that people are generally skeptical of the news from all media, but find newspapers the most credible, followed by online news and lastly television; findings also show negative perceptions over interpersonal discussions of news on television.

Social aspects, Analysis, Computer networks, News agencies, Perception, Perception (Psychology), Trust (Psychology), Information networks

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Job approval and favorability: the impact of media attention to the Monica Lewinsky scandal on public opinion of President Bill Clinton

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to examine Monica Lewinsky scandal on public opinion of President Bill Clinton using various time lags that probes multiple dimensions of public opinion, particularly job approval and perceived favorability. Findings suggested that media coverage was correlated with changes in public opinion of the president.

Clinton, Bill, President of the United States

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September 11 news coverage, public opinion, and support for civil liberties

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The impact of the mass media on public support for civil liberties restrictions in the months following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is explored. The media's interactions with other opinion predispositions that help channel public response to national crisis is examined.

World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001, Civil rights demonstrations

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