A pitfall of new media? User controls exacerbate editing effects on memory

被引:19
作者
Southwell, BG [1 ]
Lee, M
机构
[1] Univ Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA
[2] Michigan State Univ, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA
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10.1177/107769900408100311
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G2 [信息与知识传播];
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05 ; 0503 ;
摘要
While much research focuses on main effects of emerging media technologies, the potential for new media attributes to moderate relationships between content features and cognitive outcomes has enjoyed less attention. Do new user controls moderate editing effects on memory? This study demonstrates that control can exacerbate effects. Researchers developed an interface offering two levels of user control. Those assigned to a situation comparable to traditional television viewing were four times more likely to later recognize complex media content than were those for whom user control over pacing and narrative sequence was available. Implications for journalism and strategic communication are discussed.
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