The Hypodermic Needle Theory which is also known as The Magic Bullet Theory has got everything to do with media effects on viewers and listeners. But in this case it has got to do with a direct contact with viewers and listeners of the various media houses. In this case, listeners and viewers accept what they hear or see and do not consider the other side of what they have seen or heard. Whether it benefited them or was to their disadvantage did not bother them.
It was also found out that when the mass become individuals, the effect of the media is great and therefore could tune their minds easily and therefore be able to manipulate them. This, when achieved enables them to think the same when they come together to form a mass because they have already manipulated them individually and has turned them to the direction it wants. In conclusion, the hypodermic needle theory implied that mass media had a direct, immediate and powerful effect on their audiences.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Media Effects
The media effects theory which was coined by Harold Lasswell in 1935 basically talked about the effects radio and television have on their listeners and viewers. These effects were negative and likewise brainwashed radio and television audiences. Though these effects were largely spoken of in pertinence with academia, it just ended there but professionals had an extra interest in it.
These effects have social, psychological and behavioral influence on the society at large and therefore five ways have been organized to enable research into media effects possible. First of all is what the programme or advert contains. Most of them contain violence and sex which are traditionally immoral to be exposed to the public. This kind of exposure creates an indelible image in the minds of audiences which can last for a short time or even a lifetime.
These effects have social, psychological and behavioral influence on the society at large and therefore five ways have been organized to enable research into media effects possible. First of all is what the programme or advert contains. Most of them contain violence and sex which are traditionally immoral to be exposed to the public. This kind of exposure creates an indelible image in the minds of audiences which can last for a short time or even a lifetime.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Roles Of Journalists.
SOCIAL ROLES
1. Create Awareness
2. Educate
3. Entertain
4. Inform
5. Platform for Expression
6. Mouthpiece
7. Settle Conflicts
8. Gate keeping
9. Analysis Or Interpret
10. Knowledge Banks
11. Historical Records
12. Mobilizer
13. Watchdog
POLITICAL ROLE
1. Watchdog
2. Settle Conflicts
3. Agenda Setting
4. Link between Government and the People
5. Agitate for Change
6. Stability
ECONOMIC ROLE
1. Employment
2. Globalization
3. Encourage Incentive
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
I love wrestling on E Ghana TV because its entertaining and teaches a lot about life. Even mu mum enjoys it too.Some wrestlers are very tricky and its exciting to see them implement what they have in mind. Its just super fabulous.
Christopher Ashong,21
Tantra hill
There is always a new telenovela on TV and that is what keeps me glued to my TV set anytime I have the chance. I so much enjoy Storm Over Paradise because of the trend of the story. It teaches more about life and more so for we the upcoming youth it helps us handle love issues.
Gesa Geermann,18
Accra
Christopher Ashong,21
Tantra hill
There is always a new telenovela on TV and that is what keeps me glued to my TV set anytime I have the chance. I so much enjoy Storm Over Paradise because of the trend of the story. It teaches more about life and more so for we the upcoming youth it helps us handle love issues.
Gesa Geermann,18
Accra
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
I enjoy wrestling on metro TV. Wrestling is all about concentrating on your opponent, reading him on his next move and coining your own move to be able to overcome your opponent when he makes his move. I enjoy wrestling because it keeps me steady wherever i am and I'm always on guard.This is Accra and everyone needs to look sharp
Desmond Dugbatey,23
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Desmond Dugbatey,23
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