Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Communication, Professional
Date of Award
12-2009
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Stephen W. Marshall
Committee Members
John M. King, Leslie A. McCallister
Abstract
Analyzing 195 televised political ads from the United States and Canada in 2004 and 2008, this research studies the use of issue and image ads and the attack, acclaim, and contrast function of ads in presidential and federal elections. Results indicate that there is no statistical difference in the use of issue or image ads and no statistical difference in the function of ads in both nations in 2004 and 2008. Issue ads are found to be more commonly used in Canada than in the United States, but there is no statistical difference in the use of acclaim ads between the United States and Canada. Winners in both nations are found to use issue ads more than image ads while winners in Canadian elections were found to use issue ads more than winners of American elections. This study also offers a methodological finding regarding the analysis of issue or image in political advertising. Limitations and implications for future research are also discussed.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Mahone, Jessica A., "A Comparative Content Analysis of Televised Political Advertising in the United States and Canada in 2004 and 2008." (2009). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1808. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1808
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
Included in
Broadcast and Video Studies Commons, Social Influence and Political Communication Commons