Beyond accessibility? Toward an on-line and memory-based model of framing effects

Matthes, Jörg

doi:10.1515/commun.2007.003

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“…Framing scholars have undertaken considerable effort to produce a coherent theory of framing effects (e.g., Chong & Druckman, 2007a;Entman, 1993;Scheufele, "individual evaluations of the quality of a frame" (Chong & Druckman, 2007b, p. 651). Consequently, heightened accessibility certainly increases the likelihood of stronger framing effects, but depends on how applicable a frame is to the individual in the first place (e.g., Baden, 2009;Matthes, 2007).…”

Section: The Effects Of Repetitive and Competitive News Framingmentioning

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What a Difference a Day Makes? The Effects of Repetitive and Competitive News Framing Over Time

Lecheler

Vreese

2013

Communication Research

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Based on a "classic" framing experiment (N = 1,324), this study empirically mimics the dynamic nature of framing effects over time. We integrate (a) multiple frame exposures as well as (b) various tests for duration of framing effects into our study design. Our results show that exposure to repetitive frames does not systematically strengthen effects on opinion formation. However, effects can get stronger when the delay between two exposures is short. Competitive news framing is characterized by recency effects; that is, the latest frame has the strongest impact on opinion formation. Political knowledge functions as a moderator for both effect mechanisms. Participants with higher levels of political knowledge are less prone to recency effects, but show stronger signs of a cumulative framing effect. The results of this study have important methodological and substantive ramifications for framing effects research, as well as for our understanding of the real-life impact of framed media messages on opinions.

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Section: The Effects Of Repetitive and Competitive News Framingmentioning

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What a Difference a Day Makes? The Effects of Repetitive and Competitive News Framing Over Time

Lecheler

Vreese

2013

Communication Research

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“…Matthes (2007) indicates that most of the theories about framing effects have been based on the concept of accessibility (memory-based model). However, framing effect theory also contends that this effect is http://www.revistalatinacs.org/068/paper/992_Salamanca/26_Igartuaen.html Página 601…”

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Attitudinal impact and cognitive channelling of immigration stereotypes through the news

Perosanz¹

2013

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Introduction: Based on research on the framing effect and research on the treatment of immigration, the processes of reception and impact of news about crime are analyzed. Method: We conducted two experimental investigations in which participants were exposed to a news story and later filled in a questionnaire with self-report scales. Two independent variables were manipulated: the mention of protagonists' national/ geographic origin in the news story and the involvement with the topic. Results: The study indicates that when the involvement with the news story is low, the presence of information about the nationality of the protagonist exerted an indirect effect through attitudinal impact. However, when involvement is high, the indirect effect is explained by the activation of trains of thought which influence the formation and/or reinforcement of negative beliefs about immigration. Conclusions: The results are consistent with a dual model of news framing effects and reinforce the recommendations made by some organisations about not reporting the nationality of the protagonists of a criminal act in news programmes.

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“…The current debate focuses on analyzing the explanatory mechanisms of the framing effect (Nelson, Oxley, & Clawson, 1997; Price & Tewksbury, 1997; Scheufele, 2000). Matthes (2007) points out that most of the theorizing on framing has developed from the concept of accessibility (memory‐based model). However, the framing effect has also been linked to the applicability of the knowledge activated upon receiving the news, that is, with the activation of trains of thought that spontaneously influence the forming of attitudes and beliefs (on‐line model), thanks to the emphasis on certain attributes in the news story (Price & Tewksbury, 1997; Price et al, 1997).…”

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Moderating Effect of Group Cue While Processing News on Immigration: Is the Framing Effect a Heuristic Process?

Perosanz

Cheng

2009

Journal of Communication

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This paper presents a study on the sociocognitive effects of news frames on immigration.One hundred and eighty-six individuals were exposed to a newspaper story on increased immigration to Spain. The newspaper highlighted (a) the positive (economic contribution frame) versus negative (crime growth frame) consequences and (b) the group cue-Latinos versus Moroccans. In contrast with economic contribution frame, crime growth frame stimulated more negative cognitive responses toward immigration, increased the salience of immigration as a problem, generated a negative attitude toward immigration, and induced greater disagreement with positive beliefs about the consequences of immigration for the country. We conceptualized the framing effect as a heuristic process in which peripheral cues in the news story guided information processing. Bryant and Miron (2004) clearly demonstrated the popularity of framing theory, which has emerged as one of the most developed and frequently cited perspectives in recent times. Research in this field seems to be in agreement that the way a social issue is approached in the news influences how that news is interpreted and shapes the attitudes of viewers (Reese, Gandy, & Grant, 2001). However, one of the controversial aspects of framing is related to identifying the underlying mechanisms that explain how framing works. This work attempts to contribute to our knowledge of the explanatory mechanisms of framing by focusing on how individuals use heuristic principles and the role played by peripheral processing. Context: Immigration in SpainBefore reviewing the state of research on framing and its explanatory mechanisms, it will be useful to provide background information on immigration in Spain within

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Beyond accessibility? Toward an on-line and memory-based model of framing effects

Cited by 38 publications

References 39 publications

What a Difference a Day Makes? The Effects of Repetitive and Competitive News Framing Over Time

What a Difference a Day Makes? The Effects of Repetitive and Competitive News Framing Over Time

Attitudinal impact and cognitive channelling of immigration stereotypes through the news

Moderating Effect of Group Cue While Processing News on Immigration: Is the Framing Effect a Heuristic Process?

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