英文摘要 |
This study explores a new topic -- city image -- in the field of communication research. With a multi-stage cluster sampling process, over 1,000 Zhuhai residents were randomly selected and then interviewed face to face.The findings reveal that Zhuhai residents hold a fairly positive image of Macao, and in a multiple channel message system the local media are still the major source through which they learn about their neighbor Macao. At the explanative level, the study finds that media attention and media credibility are much more powerful predictors for perceived city image than that of media exposure. After testing a new atypical Cultivation Analysis model and a set of hypotheses, we do find that people's first-order city images (specific impressions) are closely connected with their second-order city images (general perceptions and acceptance of city symbols). The proposed model and hypotheses are partially supported. We believe these findings are meaningful both academically and practically. |