Communication and commitment to community (Journal Article)

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Mary Sweeney, Jean Dobos, Leo Wayne Jeffres
Communication Research
14(6) 619-643
Topic(s) of work:
Community media, Newspapers

Abstract

Via survey research, the authors illustrate that consumption of local newspapers is very important (in some cases, more important than interpersonal contact) to strengthening a citizen’s ties to his/her community. From a localism standpoint, these results highlight the importance of local media in developing and strengthening local communities.

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Localism Resources