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1	Terrorism, Media and Public Perception: Influence of Media on Public Perception on Terrorism Related Matters Ivanova, Andrea 05 1900 (has links) The purpose of this study is to measure and examine whether terrorism continues to be highly feared and over-predicted, whether exposure to mass or news media influences perceptions of terrorism, whether mass media remains a significant source of information on terrorism related matters and whether people are prepared to act in the event of a terrorist attack. The respondents in this research consisted of a sample of 135 students aged 18 and over, at a participating mid-size university in a southern state, who completed a self-reported online survey on voluntary basis. The findings of the study suggests that the respondents access terrorism related news-media on both weekly and daily basis. Those with frequent access tend to overestimate the likelihood of a domestic terrorist attack and the threat posed by terrorism and tend to show higher levels of fear associated with terrorism. The majority of the respondents indicated average access of news-media of once or twice a week, or no use at all and they tend to not overestimate the likelihood of a terrorist attack, indicate some or no fear in relation to terrorism and tend to have more accurate perception of the current threat posed by terrorism. terrorism media media influence perceptions of terrorism domestic terrorism perceived threat of terrorism Sociology, Criminology and Penology Terrorism in mass media. Terrorism -- Press coverage. Terrorism -- Public opinion. College students -- United States.
2	In the Shadow of War on Terrorism: The influence of Terrorist-Labeling on Arab Muslims' Identity Alawam, Sultan Ali 27 July 2011 (has links) No description available. Academic Guidance Counseling Adult Education Behavioral Psychology Counseling Education Counseling Psychology Educational Psychology Ethnic Studies Individual and Family Studies International Relations Islamic Studies Multicultural Education Multimedia Co Arab Muslims Ethnic Identity Religious Identity Terrorist-Labeling.

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Terrorism, Media and Public Perception: Influence of Media on Public Perception on Terrorism Related Matters

In the Shadow of War on Terrorism: The influence of Terrorist-Labeling on Arab Muslims' Identity