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Further Investigation into Psychological Effect of Mass Media

To test if this phenomenon existed in other situations, researchers created an online survey sent to a few thousand participants after the Boston Marathon Bombings. Participants estimated the amount of time they spent watching content related to the attack, gave self-reported mental health scores, and answered if their daily life was impaired in anyway.

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Carson Clark

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Michigan State University

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After a widely publicized tragic event, researchers surveyed several thousand people online. They measured the amount of time each person spent watching media coverage of the event and collected self-reported scores on their current stress levels. The study found a strong positive association: individuals who watched more media coverage reported higher levels of stress. Based on this research design, what is the most appropriate conclusion?