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Media impact on perceptions in postwar societies: Insights from Nepal

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  • Sabine C Carey

    (54305University of Mannheim, Germany)

  • Christian Gläßel

    (38962Hertie School, Germany)

  • Katrin Paula

    (9184Technical University of Munich, Germany)

Abstract

Can media have a lasting impact on attitudes in postwar countries? A lingering impact of media could substantially shape peace and security in postwar societies. Our quasi-experimental research design and original survey data utilize variation in the reception of an anti-government radio station in Nepal's Terai region, which was shut down after violent clashes. Our results show that individuals with access to anti-government broadcasts were less optimistic about peace, police and civic activism three years after the closure of the station. The study has implications for understanding the longer-term role of media for post-conflict attitudes and state-building.

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  • Sabine C Carey & Christian Gläßel & Katrin Paula, 2025. "Media impact on perceptions in postwar societies: Insights from Nepal," Conflict Management and Peace Science, Peace Science Society (International), vol. 42(4), pages 394-417, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:compsc:v:42:y:2025:i:4:p:394-417
    DOI: 10.1177/07388942241267816
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