Does television viewing relate to engagement in protective action against crime? A cultivation analysis from a theory of reasoned action perspective

Communication Research

Volumn 28, Issue 6, 2001, Pages 802-825

  Nabi, Robin L ^a   Sullivan, John L ^a  

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EID: 0035734501     PISSN: 00936502     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/009365001028006004     Document Type: Review

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