Department
Communication Studies
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
This thesis was an experimental research project designed to identify the impacts of negative and positive political advertising on voting behavior. The research also focused on how negative and positive political advertising affects the character image of a candidate. Additionally, the research asked questions to determine if opinions on current political issues make a difference in voting behavior. The subjects (N=134) watched a series of commercials from an actual primary congressional election. The subjects viewed different combinations of advertisements to determine the different impacts. The results of the research suggest that there is a significant difference when comparing the reactions to negative and positive political advertising. Negative advertising can be informative to voters whereas positive advertising attracts more votes.
Advisor
Willis M. Watt
Date of Award
Fall 1994
Document Type
Thesis - campus only access
Recommended Citation
Goodson, Leigh B., "Negative and Positive Political Advertising Affecting Voting Behavior in Primary Campaigns" (1994). Master's Theses. 2454.
DOI: 10.58809/UHPM2835
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/2454
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