Understanding the Two-Step Flow of Influence Model

Explore the Two-Step Flow Model, established in the 1940s, which challenges the concept of direct media influence by highlighting the role of opinion leaders in shaping societal views. Foundational studies, including Lazarsfeld's People's Choice and the Decatur Study, illustrate how media impacts communities through these leaders. The mechanics of the model reveal media reaching opinion leaders first, who then transfer influence to their communities. Contributions by Katz and Lazarsfeld...