The Agenda-Setting Effects of International News Coverage: An Examination of Differing News Frames

In: International journal of public opinion research, Band 5, Heft 3, S. 250-264

Abstract

The agenda-setting impact of international news is examined by comparing coverage of 15 categories of international news in 4 media (the New York Times, & the 3 leading TV networks) with the level of public concern with international problems, measured using data from 41 Gallup polls conducted 1975-1990. Findings indicate that the way in which international news is framed in news reports determines the magnitude of salience cues. Coverage of international conflicts or terrorism involving the US, crime & drugs, & military issues demonstrated the strongest agenda-setting influence, while coverage of international trade & politics not involving the US correlated negatively with public concern for 2 of the media. This last finding suggests that press coverage can decrease as well as increase public concern. 2 Tables, 52 References. Adapted from the source document.