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Operationalizing and Analyzing Exposure: The Foundation of Media Effects Research

Journalism & Mass Communication QuarterlyPublished 1 March 2004
Michael D. Slater
Citations289
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SJR score1.33
SNIP1.69

Abstract

The ability of researchers to empirically test theories of media effects and to assess impact of communication campaigns depends on their ability to identify levels of exposure to the media or messages of interest. This paper critically examines exposure operationalization and analysis strategies, including some not yet widely used in the communication field.

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Social Sciences