Public Opinion and Media Influence

Research in this cluster investigates how public opinion is formed, shaped, and influenced by various media channels. Studies address the dynamics of opinion changes over time and the psychological mechanisms behind these transformations.

public opinion
media influence
opinion dynamics
psychological mechanisms
attitude polarization

13,280 papers

Parent topic: Behavioral and Social Psychology

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Top Papers

The Nature And Origins Of Mass Opinion

1992 · 6,049 citations

Media Discourse And Public Opinion On Nuclear Power: A Constructionist Approach

1989 · 2,800 citations

Biased Assimilation And Attitude Polarization: The Effects Of Prior Theories On Subsequently Considered Evidence.

1979 · 2,701 citations

Opinions And Social Pressure

1955 · 1,444 citations

Processes Of Opinion Change

1961 · 1,351 citations

The Spiral Of Silence A Theory Of Public Opinion

1974 · 1,346 citations

Effects Of Public Opinion On Policy

1983 · 1,179 citations

Personal Involvement As A Determinant Of Argument-Based Persuasion.

1981 · 1,149 citations

Critical Discourse Analysis And The Marketization Of Public Discourse: The Universities

1993 · 946 citations

How Elite Partisan Polarization Affects Public Opinion Formation

2013 · 936 citations

The Impact Of Public Opinion On Public Policy: A Review And An Agenda

2003 · 907 citations

Toward A Theory Of Entertainment Persuasion: Explaining The Persuasive Effects Of Entertainment-Education Messages

2008 · 902 citations

Issue Involvement Can Increase Or Decrease Persuasion By Enhancing Message-Relevant Cognitive Responses.

1979 · 854 citations

Motivated Skepticism: Use Of Differential Decision Criteria For Preferred And Nonpreferred Conclusions.

1992 · 848 citations

Public Opinion Toward Immigration Reform: The Role Of Economic Motivations

1997 · 824 citations

Political Knowledge, Political Engagement, And Civic Education

2001 · 808 citations

Science In Society: Re-Evaluating The Deficit Model Of Public Attitudes

2004 · 791 citations

Social Influence And Opinions

1990 · 762 citations

Collective Sensemaking About Reading: How Teachers Mediate Reading Policy In Their Professional Communities

2001 · 725 citations

Structure And Consistency In Public Opinion: The Role Of Core Beliefs And Values

1988 · 711 citations