Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS
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J Int Neuropsychol Soc · Jan 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of Media Sensationalization on Cognitive Performance and Post Concussive Symptoms.
The current study aimed to examine if televised media about mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) framed in a sensationalized manner had a negative impact on cognitive functioning and persistent mTBI symptoms. ⋯ Although media sensationalization of mTBI symptoms is not desirable, this study suggests that one brief exposure to sensationalized information may not have a meaningful immediate impact on the cognitive functioning or symptom reporting of individuals with a history of mTBI. Future research should examine long-term and downstream effects of sensationalized media reporting in samples with greater diversity of TBI history. (JINS, 2019, 25, 90-100).