Media Studies A-Level
Critique of early effects models
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The model is now widely criticised for ignoring audience differences, selective interpretation and social context, and is usually contrasted with audience-centred approaches such as uses and gratifications.
Topics that use Critique of early effects models
- Media effects (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Audience needs and gratification
- Critical audience reception
- Disproportion and amplification
- Folk devils and stereotyping
- Moral panic
- Passive audience
- Repeated exposure over time
- Uniform effects
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