A comprehensive experimental test of the affective disposition theory of drama

IF 6.1 1区 文学 Q1 COMMUNICATION
Matthew Grizzard, C Joseph Francemone, Rebecca Frazer, Kaitlin Fitzgerald, Charles K Monge, Christina Henry
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Abstract

Using a three-act written narrative, a preregistered 2 (Act 1 Moral/Immoral Character Behavior) × 2 (Act 3 Moral/Immoral Character Behavior) × 2 (Positive/Negative Narrative Outcome) study provides a comprehensive test of affective disposition theory (ADT) that simultaneously manipulates disposition formation and outcome evaluation processes. We convert ADT’s conceptual hypotheses into testable path models. Consistent with theory, we find (a) moral behavior creates positive dispositions which predict hopes for positive outcomes and (b) dispositions interact with outcomes to predict affect, liking of ending, and narrative enjoyment/appreciation. Consistent with Raney’s ADT extension, participants wanted liked/moral characters to engage in immoral actions that increase the odds of a positive outcome for the character. Findings also indicate variance in ADT’s predictive power: ADT better explained immediate responses (liking of ending) as compared to holistic responses (narrative enjoyment/appreciation). Our results contribute to work on enjoyment/appreciation by identifying areas where enjoyment and appreciation are more/less distinguishable.
戏剧情感倾向理论的综合实验检验
采用三幕书面叙事,预登记的2(第一幕道德/不道德品格行为)× 2(第三幕道德/不道德品格行为)× 2(积极/消极叙事结果)研究提供了情感倾向理论(ADT)的综合测试,同时操纵倾向形成和结果评估过程。我们将ADT的概念假设转换为可测试的路径模型。与理论一致,我们发现(a)道德行为创造了积极的倾向,预测了对积极结果的希望;(b)倾向与结果相互作用,预测了情感,对结局的喜欢,以及叙事的享受/欣赏。与Raney的ADT扩展一致,参与者希望受欢迎/道德的角色参与不道德的行为,以增加角色获得积极结果的几率。研究结果还表明了ADT预测能力的差异:与整体反应(叙事享受/欣赏)相比,ADT更好地解释了即时反应(喜欢结局)。我们的研究结果通过确定哪些领域的享受和欣赏更容易区分,从而有助于研究享受/欣赏。
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Journal of Communication
Journal of Communication COMMUNICATION-
CiteScore
11.60
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5.10%
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41
期刊介绍: The Journal of Communication, the flagship journal of the International Communication Association, is a vital publication for communication specialists and policymakers alike. Focusing on communication research, practice, policy, and theory, it delivers the latest and most significant findings in communication studies. The journal also includes an extensive book review section and symposia of selected studies on current issues. JoC publishes top-quality scholarship on all aspects of communication, with a particular interest in research that transcends disciplinary and sub-field boundaries.
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