The purpose of this study was to test the applicability of the theories of selective perception and selective exposure among ethnic minority viewers of the satirical, ethnic humor of the television program, "All in the Family." This study statistically related the Dogmatism Scale responses to selected program opinions among Jewish and non-Jewish high school students. The results of this survey were inconclusive. None of the hypotheses presented were supported by the evidence of the study; however, unexpected data were found that suggests previously unexplored interpretations of the program.
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc503897 |
Date | 08 1900 |
Creators | Johnson, Dale W. |
Contributors | Smith, F. Leslie, Dorse, Alvin C. |
Publisher | North Texas State University |
Source Sets | University of North Texas |
Language | English |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Format | iv, 53 leaves, Text |
Coverage | United States - Texas - Dallas County - Dallas |
Rights | Public, Johnson, Dale W., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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