Evaluating the effects of solutions and constructive journalism: A systematic review of audience-focused research
Evaluating the effects of solutions and constructive journalism: A systematic review of audience-focused research
McIntyre, K. and Kyser Lough (forthcoming) “Evaluating the effects of solutions and constructive journalism: A systematic review of audience-focused research,” Newspaper Research Journal.
Abstract: The study of constructive and solutions journalism has grown in recent years, led by claims of positive audience effects. Our systematic review of 22 effects experiments across 19 studies found that solutions and constructive news stories unequivocally affect audience emotion. Clarity is needed for other dependent variables. Consistency is needed in theoretical constructs and in the independent variables used. Focus needs to continue to extend beyond the U.S. and western Europe.
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