Inquiries and analyses of mass media influences on cross-cultural social and political perceptions
by Roberts Crownover, Erica, M.S., OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, 2009, 135 pages; 1465228

Abstract:

Scope and Method of Study. This thesis investigates the various implications that mass media has on social perceptions and political relations between nations, and the effects that traveling abroad can have cross-cultural relationships. These topics are discussed and compared against current theories and arguments, as well against this study’s survey results from over four hundred university students from over 50 countries.

Findings and Conclusions. The findings suggest that the time a person spends getting the news, as well as the sources, are very influential in how we perceive those not of our home countries. The findings suggest that American media, in particular, is very biased especially in regards to coverage of sensitive current events, like the war in Iraq. Furthermore, the study shows that worthwhile travels abroad are beneficial in breaking-down cross-cultural stereotypes that biased media creates.

 
AdviserPatricia Hipsher
SchoolOKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
SourceMAI/ 47-06, p. , Jul 2009
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsInternational law; Social structure; Mass communication
Publication Number1465228
Adobe PDF Access the complete dissertation:
 

» Find an electronic copy at your library.
  Use the link below to access a full citation record of this graduate work:
  http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl%3furl_ver=Z39.88-2004%26res_dat=xri:pqdiss%26rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation%26rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:1465228
  If your library subscribes to the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) database, you may be entitled to a free electronic version of this graduate work. If not, you will have the option to purchase one, and access a 24 page preview for free (if available).

About ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
With over 2.3 million records, the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) database is the most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses in the world. It is the database of record for graduate research.

The database includes citations of graduate works ranging from the first U.S. dissertation, accepted in 1861, to those accepted as recently as last semester. Of the 2.3 million graduate works included in the database, ProQuest offers more than 1.9 million in full text formats. Of those, over 860,000 are available in PDF format. More than 60,000 dissertations and theses are added to the database each year.

If you have questions, please feel free to visit the ProQuest Web site - http://www.proquest.com - or call ProQuest Hotline Customer Support at 1-800-521-3042.