Psychophysiological methods

Authors

  • Nils Holmberg Lund University
  • Lene Heiselberg University of Southern Denmark
  • Jenny Lindholm Åbo Akademi University
  • Erik Knudsen University of Bergen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/journalistica.v17i1.137235

Keywords:

psychophysiology, cognition, emotion, eye tracking, electrodermal activity, media effects, journalism reception

Abstract

In this section, Journalistica puts a spotlight on research methods used in journalism studies and/or journalism practice.

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Published

2023-05-04

How to Cite

Holmberg, N., Heiselberg, L., Lindholm, J., & Knudsen, E. (2023). Psychophysiological methods. Journalistica, 17(1), 238–242. https://doi.org/10.7146/journalistica.v17i1.137235

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 1 (2023): Journalistica 2023

Section

Methods Section

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