Influence of Various Media Sources on the Fear of Terrorism: A Comparative Study of Japan And Taiwan
Öz
This study examines the relationship between media consumption and fear of terrorism in Japan and Taiwan, two countries that experience low exposure to terrorism yet exhibit high levels of fear regarding terrorism. The analysis investigates the effects of active media sources (such as newspapers and the internet) and passive media sources (such as television, radio, and social media) on fear of terrorism, using data from the seventh wave of the World Values Survey. Ordered Logistic Regression (OLR) analysis was conducted on data from 1,273 participants in Japan and 1,221 participants in Taiwan. The findings indicate that active media sources do not have a statistically significant effect on fear of terrorism in either country. In contrast, passive media sources are positively associated with increased fear of terrorism, with this effect being statistically stronger in Japan than in Taiwan. Additionally, demographic factors such as gender, age, and education influence fear of terrorism. In both countries, women report higher levels of fear regarding terrorism than men. In Japan, younger individuals exhibit lower levels of fear regarding terrorism. Education level significantly impacts fear of terrorism in Taiwan, where lower education levels are associated with higher fear regarding terrorism. These findings provide valuable insights into how media consumption and demographic factors influence perceptions and fears of terrorism in low-risk countries such as Taiwan and Japan.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Fear of Terrorism, Japan, Taiwan, Active Media Sources, Passive Media Sources
Destekleyen Kurum
The article was prepared within the scope of the project titled "Comparative Analysis and Explanation of the Fear of Terrorism in Taiwan and Turkey" and is funded by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK).
Proje Numarası
Grant number: 1059B192301644
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