ABSTRACT

This study examined how exposure to terrorism-related news is associated with perceived threat of terrorist attacks and self-protective actions taken in response to terrorism. Data were obtained from a nationwide survey of U.S. residents. Results indicated that more frequent exposure to terrorism news was associated with higher perceived terrorism threat and more intended self-protective actions. The frequency of local television-based news exposure was positively associated with self-protective actions. There was no association between the news medium and perceived threat, with the exception of radio. Discussing news with others was positively associated with self-protective actions. Higher trust in the news was associated with increased perceived threat and greater intent to take self-protective action. Thinking critically about the news was associated with lower intent to engage in self-protection.

摘要

本研究调查了接触恐怖主义相关新闻与感知到的恐怖袭击威胁和为应对恐怖主义采取的自我保护行动之间的关系。数据来自对美国居民的全国性调查。结果表明，更频繁地接触恐怖主义新闻与更高的恐怖主义威胁感知和更有意的自我保护行动有关。本地电视新闻曝光频率与自我保护行为呈正相关。新闻媒体与感知威胁之间没有关联，广播除外。与他人讨论新闻与自我保护行为呈正相关。对新闻的更高信任与感知威胁的增加和采取自我保护行动的更大意愿有关。