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Political Science

Chapman University

2023

Climate Change

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The Effects Of Media Usage On Climate Change Beliefs, Leia Hernandez May 2023

The Effects Of Media Usage On Climate Change Beliefs, Leia Hernandez

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The subject of climate change has been a controversial debate for the past decade on whether it is real or just a myth. In this paper, the research that is found from various surveys will examine the correlation between fear of climate change and types of media usage. The correlation between fear of climate change and a person’s media usage will also demonstrate how media usage affects and shapes public opinion. The data associated with the fear of climate change was collected through the Chapman University American Fear Survey (CSAF). The survey sample was conducted on 1035 participants which is …