Influences of Ethnicity, Family Communication, and Media on Adolescents' Socialization to U.S. Politics.

Austin, Erica Weintraub; Nelson, C. Leigh

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ERIC Number: EJ473039

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Influences of Ethnicity, Family Communication, and Media on Adolescents' Socialization to U.S. Politics.

Austin, Erica Weintraub; Nelson, C. Leigh

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, v37 n4 p419-35 Fall 1993

Discussion of social cognitive theory and the role of television focuses on a study that investigated the influences of ethnic group membership and family communication environment variables on adolescents' knowledge, efficacy, and values related to politics. Highlights include the nature of family influences via the media and effects of media use. (Contains 56 references.) (LRW)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Ethnic Groups, Ethnicity, Family Communication, Family Influence, Mass Media Role, Political Socialization, Politics, Self Efficacy, Social Cognition, Social Theories, Television, Values

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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