Information Environments and Support for COVID-19 Mitigation Policies

被引：1
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作者：
Anderson, Andrew J. [1 ]
Scacco, Joshua M. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ S Florida, Dept Commun, Tampa, FL 33620 USA
来源：
AMERICAN BEHAVIORAL SCIENTIST | 2022年
关键词：
information environments; news; public opinion; COVID-19; pandemic; healthcare policies; NEWS MEDIA; KNOWLEDGE; CONTRIBUTE; COVERAGE; VISUALS; TIME;
D O I：
10.1177/00027642221118285
中图分类号：
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号：
040203 ;
摘要：
This research assesses how the environment for coronavirus disease (COVID) information contributed to the public's willingness to support measures intended to mitigate the spread and transmission of the virus in the early stages of the pandemic. A representative sample of 600 Floridians was surveyed in April 2020. After controlling for sociodemographic factors, COVID anxiety, and knowledge about the virus, we find that components of the information environment mattered for public opinion related to mitigation policies. Television news sources, including local and national network news, center-left cable news (i.e., CNN, MSNBC), and Fox News, contributed to shaping policy support. The results highlight the importance of televised news coverage in shaping public opinion toward healthcare-related policies.
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