Some might be interested in the research of Glenn Sparks on such
topics--a popular summary of which appears in:
Sparks, G. G. (1998). __Paranormal depictions of the paranormal in
the media: How do they affect what people believe? __Skeptical Inquirer,__
22(4), 35-39
See also:
Gerbner, G. (1987). Science on television: How it affects public
conceptions. __Issues in Science and Technology,__ 3(spring), 109-115.
Gary Peterson
Gerald (Gary) L. Peterson, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychology
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI 48710
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
1-517-790-4491
Bryant, J., & Zillman, D. (Eds, 1994). __Media effects: Advances in
theory and research.__ Hillsdale, N.J.: Earlbaum.
