Connecting Media Use with International Knowledge.

Although low levels of international knowledge among the American public, there is little discussion of its theoretical background or specific empirical evidence. Therefore, the present study examines the roles that media use, news attention, interpersonal involvement and interpersonal discussion play in the development of international knowledge. The findings support four of the measures such as media use, international news attention, international news involvement and interpersonal discussion play the positive and predictive roles for international knowledge. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]