NCJ Number
239927
Journal
International Journal of Police Science and Management Volume: 14 Issue: 3 Dated: Autumn 2012 Pages: 246-263
Date Published
2012
Length
18 pages
Annotation
Multiple regression and data available through the World Values Survey (2009) were employed to analyze the impact of mass media on public confidence in Thailand's legal authorities.
Abstract
Multiple regression and data available through the World Values Survey (2009; http://www.worldvaluessurvey.org/index_funding) were employed to analyze the impact of mass media on public confidence in Thailand's legal authorities. Media consumption was measured by survey responses pertaining to exposure to daily newspapers, radio and television news broadcasts, in-depth radio and television reports, and the internet or email. In addition, levels of public confidence in the police and courts in Thailand were compared with five other Asian countries: China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. Findings indicate that extent of exposure to mass media was positively associated with confidence in the Thai legal authorities. In addition, although the level of public confidence in the courts was the highest in Thailand compared with other democratic Asian countries, the nation ranked second lowest regarding public confidence in the police. (Published Abstract)