Affiliation:
1. University of North Carolina at Pembroke, USA
2. University of Missouri, USA
Abstract
Within the theoretical frameworks of the dual coding theory, this study examined how the implementation of infographics would influence audiences’ cognitive responses to science news reporting topics of genetically modified food and bioengineering. A total of 280 participants were randomly assigned to view news articles that report genetically modified food information presented via infographics or text. Findings showed that the participants recalled more information, elaborated more message-relevant thoughts, and had more favorable attitude changes toward the genetically modified foods when science news content is presented in infographics compared with text. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed herein.
Subject
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous),Developmental and Educational Psychology,Communication
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