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- Title
Media Use and Affective Political Polarization: What Shapes Public Perceptions of Immigrants' Deservingness?
- Authors
Willnat, Lars; Ogan, Christine; Shi, Jian
- Abstract
This study explores the connections between partisan news exposure, affective political polarization, perceived threats from migrants, and immigrant deservingness. Data from a 2018 U.S. national survey indicate that exposure to immigration news on Fox News is associated with higher levels of polarization among Republicans and Democrats, while exposure to such content on CNN is not. Additionally, greater polarization correlates with Republicans perceiving more threats from migrants, while Democrats perceive fewer. Finally, Republicans with higher levels of polarization are more likely than polarized Democrats to believe that migrants should have specific qualifications to be considered deserving.
- Subjects
PARTISANSHIP; POLARIZATION (Social sciences); MEDIA effects theory (Communication); MASS media influence; PUBLIC opinion on immigrants; NEWS audiences; FOX News; CABLE News Network
- Publication
Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 2023, Vol 67, Issue 2, p183
- ISSN
0883-8151
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1080/08838151.2023.2173196