Deterred from going to court? A survey at German schools on media influences
German media send mixed messages to the audience about whether or not it is a good idea to turn to lawyers and courts for the resolution of a dispute. This study of students of the 12th class at technical colleges and high schools examines the effects media may have on their attitudes as well as the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Westminster Press
2016-06-01
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| Series: | Entertainment and Sports Law Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.entsportslawjournal.com/article/id/798/ |
| Summary: | German media send mixed messages to the audience about whether or not it is a good idea to turn to lawyers and courts for the resolution of a dispute. This study of students of the 12th class at technical colleges and high schools examines the effects media may have on their attitudes as well as the effects of other sources of direct and indirect information. Although in no way sweeping in their magnitude, media effects do occur but this must be set against the background of a rather high level of trust in courts and in the legal profession in Germany. |
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| ISSN: | 1748-944X |