Examining the Link Between Issue Attitudes and News Source: The Case of Latinos and Immigration Reform |
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| Authors: | Marisa Abrajano Simran Singh |
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| Institution: | (1) University of California, La Jolla, CA, USA;(2) Wilf Family Department of Politics, New York University, New York, NY, USA |
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| Abstract: | This paper explores whether an individual’s news source can explain their attitudes on immigration. We focus on the Spanish-speaking
population in the U.S., since they have the option of accessing their news in English, Spanish or in both languages. Our audience influence hypothesis predicts that Spanish-language news will cover immigration in a more positive and informative manner than will English-language
news. Thus, Latinos who use Spanish-language news may have a higher likelihood of possessing pro-immigrant sentiments than
Latinos who only use English-language news. Content analysis of Spanish and English-language television news segments reveals
variations in the tone and substance of these news outlets. Analysis of Latino survey respondents indicates that immigration
attitudes vary by news source. Generational status also influences Latinos’ immigration attitudes, though its impact is not
as great as one’s news source.
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| Keywords: | Immigration Latinos Public opinion Media |
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