Mass-media, violence and mental illness. Evidence from some Italian newspapers.

摘要: AIMS: Media reports related to people suffering from mental illness appear deal prevalently with acts of violence and crimes. The present study focused on all newspaper relating homicides, suicide, other violence, in an attempt ascertain whether a different pattern emerged some Italian newspapers describing deeds committed by the mentally ill. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All articles published over six-month period two main national regional suicides, were selected. A comparison regarding events attributed ill was performed according quantitative parameters. RESULTS: 2279 considered; 54% regarded 8.2% suicides attempted 2.1% homicides/suicides; remaining 35.8% violence. significantly higher number words, accompanying photos more stigmatizing language used reporting when people. CONCLUSION: An excessive emphasis psychopathological condition still media reports, almost as though insane should be viewed light. These findings support hypothesis that portrayal mirrors enduring stereotype "diversity" Language: en