Theses and Dissertations
Date of Award
5-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Dr. Daniel Chomsky
Second Advisor
Dr. Dongkyu Kim
Third Advisor
Dr. Natasha Altema-McNeely
Abstract
This study’s research question asks what impact “new media” has on public opinion regarding LGBTQ issues. This study uses a survey conducted at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on the student body on campus. Using an ordered logistic regression analysis to test for a variety of independent variables, this paper finds that the type of media has a minor impact in public opinion on LGBTQ issues. Other control variables include religiosity, race and ethnicity, perceived economic class, and political ideology. This research is grounded on the theory that media can have an impact on the political positions of media consumers.
Recommended Citation
Galvan, Gabriel M., "Media Impact on Public Opinion: LGBTQ Issues" (2020). Theses and Dissertations. 661.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/etd/661
Comments
Copyright 2020 Gabriel M. Galvan. All Rights Reserved.
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