Deepening the concept of  ‘compelling arguments’ Journal Article

Overview

abstract

• AbstractThis study examines the effects of both the substantive and affective dimensions of issue attributes in the news coverage of climate change on the public’s perception of the importance of this environmental issue. Results from our analysis show that the four affective dimensions (e.g., positive and negative emotions, anger, and sadness) of the three attributes (e.g., existence, effects, and solutions) exerted strong influence on public issue priority. This study extends the concept of compelling arguments in agenda setting research by suggesting that compelling arguments effects are not solely dependent on substantive attributes. Their affective dimensions are influential, as well.

CU Boulder Authors

• Vu, Hong Tien

publication date

• September 2, 2020

Date in CU Experts

• January 27, 2026 9:32 AM

Full Author List

• Vu HT; McCombs M; Russell A; Pain P

author count

• 4

published in

• Agenda Setting Journal  Journal

Other Profiles

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

• 2452-0063

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

• 2452-0071

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• https://doi.org/10.1075/asj.19009.vu

Additional Document Info

start page

• 219

end page

• 240

volume

• 4

issue

• 2