Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Semester of Degree Completion
1988
Thesis Director
Douglas Bock
Abstract
Viewers' Reactions to Ordinary People in Television News Events examines two hypotheses relating to respondents' reactions to viewing violent events or the likelihood of violent death as portrayed on the major news networks. Research centers on reactions of viewers to ordinary people caught in extraordinary news events. Results of two free-flow written exercises are discussed.
Research excludes reactions to viewing those in the news, such as police personnel, soldiers etc., whose lives might be expected to be involved in violent or dangerous events.
Recommended Citation
Kidd, Janice R., "Viewers' Reactions to Ordinary People in Television News Events" (1988). Masters Theses. 2575.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/2575
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Broadcast and Video Studies Commons, Journalism Studies Commons, Mass Communication Commons, Television Commons
