| ID | 074607 |
| Title Proper | Can we frame the terrorist threat? Issue frames, the perception of threat, and opinions on counterterrorism policies |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Haider-Markel, Donald P ; Joslyn, Mark R ; Al-Baghal, Mohammad Tarek |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In political disputes, issue frames set parameters for debate and shape which view dominates. This study expands issue framing research to examine the influence of frames on the perception of future terrorist threats as well as subsequent support for related counterterrorism policies. We test several hypotheses using data from an experimental field poll. We find that issue frames clearly influence perceptions of threat. However, our frames, which posit specific terrorism threats, only have a limited influence on respondent preferences for counter-terrorism policies. We consider a variety of explanations for these results and provide direction for future research. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 18, No. 4; Winter 2006: p545-559 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol: 18 No 4 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; Counterterrorism ; Threat ; Framing ; Opinion |