A small-scale survey (N = 320) documented third-person perception among medical professionals. Like the rest of the viewing public, medical professionals are exposed to dramatic representations of domestic abuse and violent crime on TV and in movies. Despite having expertise in the medical field, medical personnel exhibit third-person perception, believing others are more influenced than they are by media depictions of domestic abuse and violent crime. Third-person perception was predicted by knowledge and perceived media reality.
Key words: third-person effect, media effects, violence prevention
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