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In: | Science Communication, 32, 2010, 1, S. 93-117 |
veröffentlicht: |
SAGE Publications
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Medientyp: | Artikel, E-Artikel |
Umfang: | 93-117 |
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ISSN: |
1075-5470
1552-8545 |
DOI: | 10.1177/1075547009340343 |
veröffentlicht in: | Science Communication |
Sprache: | Englisch |
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Kollektion: | SAGE Publications (CrossRef) |
<jats:p>This study uses survey data to examine how various forms of media use are related to public perceptions of DNA evidence, including self-perceived understanding of DNA, perceptions of DNA evidence as reliable, weight attached to DNA evidence (or the absence thereof) in jury decision making, and support for a national DNA databank.The hypotheses build on cultivation theory, priming theory, and research regarding the “ CSI effect.” The findings indicate that overall television viewing, crime television viewing, and news media use predict perceptions of DNA evidence. Moreover, a question-order experiment produced evidence that priming thoughts about media can influence such perceptions.</jats:p> |