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The role of talkback radio: A study
Author(s) -
Monaghan Judith,
Wah Annette Shun,
Stewart Ian,
Smith Leigh
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6629(197810)6:4<351::aid-jcop2290060412>3.0.co;2-l
Subject(s) - community radio , psychology , mental health , public relations , sociology , political science , psychiatry
The suitability of talkback radio as a change agent in community psychology is outlined. Empirical research was undertaken to examine one aspect of talkback radio—assistance with listeners' problems. A broader role for this medium in community mental health is proposed.