Compares the relative emphasis on science news and the type of science stories covered in three mainstream newspapers and three supermarket tabloids. Finds that supermarket tabloids are more likely to cover stories about medicine and health and devote more of their news space to science stories than do mainstream newspapers. (RS)

A content analysis of information in the New York Times Index examined the environment of the consumer movement in the United States. Results show that a fundamental change has occurred, with less visible activism and less overt business support being provided. (Author/JOW)

The process of content analysis lends itself to sophisticated efforts to unravel the messages sent through various media forms. The simplified version presented here is probably most effective and easily undertaken, and the desired results, development of critical and analytical thinking skills, will be accomplished. (JOW)

Analyzed sexual content of 45 widely available x-rated videocassettes from a feminist perspective. Focused on the extent of female domination by males and sexual inequality found in the sexually explicit scenes in x-rated videocassettes. Results indicated both occurred frequently. (BH)

Examines 80 news stories and news analyses published in "The New York Times" from October 7-28, 1991, regarding the allegations of Anita Hill that she had been sexually harassed by Clarence Thomas. Finds that reporters framed all parties in ways that were directly determined by different identity variables, which the reporters took up…

Develops a framework to examine the communication goals of interacting partners and how these affect media choice. States that 70 people were presented with different communication situations, and were asked which mode of communication they would use. Finds that in situations of relational competitiveness, relational control was a significant…

A comparative analysis examines the frequency of alcohol advertising in a college newspaper and any changes in the message content of alcohol advertising from 1984 to 1992. Results indicate there has been a sizable decrease in the quantity of alcohol advertising in addition to a qualitative change in the appeals of alcohol advertising. (JPS)

Examined degree of professional satisfaction among candidates taking National Counselor Examination (NCE) between 1986 and 1990. Analyzed 383 written evaluative responses and categorized responses using content analysis through word-based frequency computer for analysis of narrative responses. At first inspection, results seemed disproportionately…

Describes ways in which content analysis is being used in library and information science research. Methodological concerns are addressed, including selection of target documents, selection of samples to be analyzed, selection of categories for analysis, and elimination of researcher bias to assure reliability. (35 references) (LRW)

Conducted analysis of content and process categories for "Journal for Specialists in Group Work" articles for 15 years. Institutional sources were also examined for this time period. Concluded that nature of journal's content seems to reflect the evolving and diverse nature of field of group work and varied membership in the Association…

Reviews the 1994 edition of "The New Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia" which is available on CD-ROM. Topics addressed include video files; content; ease of use; system requirements; cost; and print capabilities. (LRW)

Analyzes the content of more than 1000 commercials sampled from ABC, CBS, and NBC. Finds that nostalgia was used by means of theme, copy or music about 10 percent of the time and that nostalgic references to family activities or to "olden days" were most likely to be used with food and beverage commercials. (PRA)

Conducted content analysis of advice-seeking letters penned between 1925 and 1939 by fathers and mothers concerned with childrearing. Findings support proposition that culture of fatherhood and conduct of fatherhood in Depression-era America were at odds. Found connection between culture of fatherhood and attitudes of mothers toward fathers.…

Analyzed 141 sentences from 10 articles in "Ebony" having to do with race relations and involving Black principals and White principals. Each sentence was coded for type (report, inference, or judgment), direction of bias, tone, and source. Found the content to be for the most part unbiased and neutral in tone. (DM)

Examines the number and kind of sources certain magazines included in articles about science. Finds that science magazines did not use expert sources more often or even carry proportionately more breaking science news than did business and news magazines. (SR)