Citation

Wasike B. Comput. Hum. Behav. 2017; 66: 179-190.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.chb.2016.09.037

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Using a 2 x 2 x 4 experimental design, this study examined the framing of the pro and anti-gun control arguments posited after the Sandy Hook shooting and the resultant effect on persuasion and credibility. Overall, pro-gun control frames were more persuasive and more credible than anti-gun control frames. Arguments transmitted via online news articles elicited more persuasion than those transmitted via Twitter. News article sources were deemed more credible too. I discuss the ramifications within. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Language: en