Accident reporting in the Canadian daily press. Part 1: Content analysis of twelve newspapers in Ontario and Quebec.

Author(s)
Wilde, G.J.S. & Ackersviller, M.J.
Year
Abstract

Twelve daily newspaper in Ontario and Quebec were investigated on the manner in which they reported on traffic accidents in a three- month period. Very small percentages of actually occurring accidents were found to be reported by newspapers, which also contained little information on the causes of these accidents. Some implications for public education with respect to accident prevention are discussed.

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B 13041 /83.2/83.5/
Source

Kingston, Queen's University, Department of Psychology, 1977, 75 p., tab., ref.

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