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Peer reviewedHeath, Linda; Gilbert, Kevin – American Behavioral Scientist, 1996
Provides an overview of the research on mass media effects on perceptions of crime danger, personal fear of crime, and reactions to crime risk. Discovers that mass media effects involve a number of variables and moderators. These include audience characteristics, degree and type of coverage, and location. (MJP)
Descriptors: Audience Response, Crime, Cultural Influences, Fear
