| Get the news on physical activity research: a content analysis of physical activity research in the Canadian print media. | |
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PMID: 17570887 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: News media may play a critical role in disseminating research about physical activity and health. This study examined how much physical activity research gets reported in the media and its prominence and credibility. METHODS: A content analysis was conducted of the reporting of physical activity research in Canadian national and local newspapers from November 2004 to April 2005. RESULTS: Physical activity research was given some prominence and treated as news through the use of several devices to infer credibility. However, newspapers appeared to invest little in the production of physical activity research as news and information about research methodology was infrequent. CONCLUSIONS: While stories reporting physical activity research were given some prominence and credibility, the lack of significant investment and the limited reporting on research methodology suggests that important aspects of research related to physical activity may not be well represented in newspaper coverage. |
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Authors:
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Guy Faulkner; Sara-Jane Finlay; Stephannie C Roy |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of physical activity & health Volume: 4 ISSN: 1543-3080 ISO Abbreviation: J Phys Act Health Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-06-15 Completed Date: 2007-08-27 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101189457 Medline TA: J Phys Act Health Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 180-92 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Faculty of Physical Education and Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. |
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Bibliometrics* Canada Exercise* Health Status* Humans Motor Activity* Newspapers / statistics & numerical data* Periodicals as Topic / statistics & numerical data Research / statistics & numerical data* |
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