The Role of the 1976 Televised Presidential Debates in the Political Socialization of Adolescents.

Desmond, Roger Jon; Donohue, Thomas R.

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Publication Date: 1981

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The Role of the 1976 Televised Presidential Debates in the Political Socialization of Adolescents.

Desmond, Roger Jon; Donohue, Thomas R.

Communication Quarterly, v29 n4 p302-08 Fall 1981

Found that parents' social class was the best predictor of adolescents' perceptions of the importance of the debates. The best predictor of students' ability to attribute victory to one of the candidates was interpersonal communication prior to and immediately following the telecast. (PD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Communication Research, Debate, Family Environment, Junior High School Students, Mass Media, Media Research, Parent Influence, Political Socialization, Television Viewing

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Language: English

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