Influence, beliefs, appraisals, and affect: A test of appraisal theory in a mediated context
This study extended appraisal theory to a mediated context. A moral advocacy campaign was examined to consider the relative importance of personal beliefs in the influence process as compared to the noxiousness of the message. Affect, the noxiousness of the message, and beliefs were found to play im...
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Published in | Journal of Applied Communication Research Vol. 27; no. 3; pp. 196 - 216 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Annandale
Taylor & Francis Group
01.08.1999
National Communication Association |
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Summary: | This study extended appraisal theory to a mediated context. A moral advocacy campaign was examined to consider the relative importance of personal beliefs in the influence process as compared to the noxiousness of the message. Affect, the noxiousness of the message, and beliefs were found to play important roles in the influence model, but beliefs did not perform as specified in the model. Contrary to the specified appraisal model, beliefs were found to have a direct effect on the development of affect rather than the indirect effect that was proposed. Reactions to the influence messages varied in relation to segmented beliefs about abortion. Implications for practice are discussed. |
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ISSN: | 0090-9882 1479-5752 |
DOI: | 10.1080/00909889909365536 |