Abstract
This survey examines how viewers of Al-Jazeera perceive the network's presentation of graphic and war-related visuals and whether the viewers perceive that the TV channel provides visual information they cannot find in national Arab media, CNN, and other Western media. Nearly 9 in 10 respondents supported the use of graphic imagery, saying watching those visuals was a good decision for them and that the network provides a unique source of visual information. Further, attitudes toward press freedom and media reliance correlated with support for graphic visuals after controlling for demographic variables.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 245-264 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - Jun 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Show the truth and let the audience decide : A web-based survey showing support among viewers of Al-Jazeera for use of graphic imagery. / Fahmy, Shahira S; Johnson, Thomas J.
In: Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, Vol. 51, No. 2, 06.2007, p. 245-264.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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