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Peer reviewedHynds, Ernest C.; Martin, Charles H. – Journalism Quarterly, 1979
Results of a survey of 359 editors of nondaily newspapers indicates that most nondaily editors see their editorials and editorial pages as important segments of their newspapers and believe they can use them to help influence readers, particularly on local issues. (Author/GT)
Descriptors: Editorials, Journalism, Media Research, Newspapers
Peer reviewedFulero, Solomon M. – Journalism Quarterly, 1977
Reports on a study of people's perceptions of the way in which their voting choices, and those of others, were influenced by media editorial endorsements of candidates. (GW)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Newspapers, Political Attitudes, Political Influences
Peer reviewedGafke, Roger; Leuthold, David – Journalism Quarterly, 1979
A comparison of the data from the 1976 "Editor and Publisher" poll regarding newspapers' editorial endorsements with data from a survey of the nation's voters suggests that the poll overstates the partisanship of the press and its Republican bias. (GT)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Analysis, Media Research, Newspapers
Peer reviewedConverse, Philip E. – PS: Political Science and Politics, 1996
Presents a thoughtful and balanced analysis of the effects of public opinion polling on elections and the political power structure. Generally refutes the revisionist criticism that polling acts as a preemptive strike curtailing political expression in favor of the power elite. Considers issues related to the tyranny of the majority. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Credibility, Elections
