What are we talking about? Constructions of loneliness among older people in the Swedish news-press.

摘要: Loneliness among older people is an issue that engages the general public and various professions organizations in contemporary Swedish society. One arena where this engagement particularly evident within news-press, articles on loneliness are frequently published. commonly perceived as significantly related to ageing people. In addition, mass media considered have a crucial influence shaping perceptions of The aim study examine how constructed news-press whether there prevailing "loneliness discourse" context. empirical material consists 94 from years 2013-2014. Two dominating discourses was found. - discourse eldercare, politics welfare society, primarily written about news debate by variety authors, such politicians representatives organizations. Within discourse, utilized concept motivate need for political change allocations resources amplify deficiencies second volunteer work, addressed reportage journalists. focus depicting volunteers enhancing importance work. Here, serves motive performing Research reports people's health found, although less significant compared two major discourses. presented risk, one these risk factors. Despite some minor differences, loneliness, all three discourses, given meaning being problem needs be solved. A central finding articles, not mainly but rather state, work is, consequently, used allocation people, enhance values emphasize risks associated with ageing.