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Peer reviewedHoffner, Cynthia – Human Communication Research, 1997
Examines the influence of happy outcome information and coping style on fourth and fifth graders' emotional responses to a frightening film sequence. Finds that prior knowledge of the happy outcome reduced self-reported fear and worry for "blunters" but not for "monitors." Discusses interpretations of findings and implications for understanding…
Descriptors: Audience Response, Children, Communication Research, Coping
