Επίκτητη αίσθηση αδυναμίας, πολιτική συμπεριφορά και ΜΜΕ : ευρήματα από μια έρευνα σε φοιτητές της Αθήνας
Part of : Ελληνική Επιθεώρηση Πολιτικής Επιστήμης ; No.16, 2000, pages 72-107
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72-107
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Learned helpness political behavior and mass communications : findings from a study of Athenian students
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Αφιέρωμα στα Μέσα Μαζικής Ενημέρωσης
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This paper presents research results on the students’ feelings of political inefficacy, apathy and cynicism. The theoretical argument is based on Selig- man’s theory of learned helplessness and its relationship to Gidden’s notion of ontological insecurity. Since both these conditions are related to risk perception and loss of control, the effects of media via the promotion of danger and negative news, were also examined. The findings indicated three psychosocial profiles: (a) students who are «pragmatists, (b) the «cynical pessimists» and (c) the majority of students who are «uncertain» and «awkward» towards both personal and public affairs, Media use differentiates mainly the first two groups: the pragmatists use media extensively for personal reasons, while cynical pessimists appear to deny media use altogether. On the contrary, uncertain and awkward students make an average and occasional media use which appears to maintain, if not strengthen, their uncertainty and awkwardness.
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Ελλάς
