Crisis Communication and Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis of Coronavirus Cartoons and Comics (CCC)

Alabi, Oluwafemi Sunday

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“…This genre can also serve as a primary platform for conveying ideas aimed at fostering a nation's social consciousness (Lent, 2007). According to Alabi (2020), comic book creators have utilised their comics to depict the pandemic's negative consequences in social, religious, economic, and political spheres. They not only reflect the hardship of the people, but also speak out against national leaders' injustice, corruption and selfishness.…”

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“…As many novels, scientific, and social and political writings were produced from this outbreak, these narratives address the changing aspects of lives and measures to contain the spread of infections and ultimately find treatment methods to COVID-19 (Callender et al, 2020). Consequently, various media outlets were also utilised to raise awareness while also alleviating the fear generated by the pandemic (Alabi, 2020). In retrospect, there is a need for local citizens to share, respond and find hope in respect to their local situation during the pandemic and that need is translated into the creation of various media outlets using platforms easily accessible to the public.…”

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“…It acts as a criticism of politics and issues, encouraging tolerance and democratic principles (Marianto, 2019) and the humour during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated in funny texts was made available on various media platforms including the digital ones (Bischetti et al, 2020). As the content of comics appeals to a large number of people, it helps to sensitise the masses in a funny manner (Alabi, 2020). In retrospective, most past studies posited that humour can be a medium for people to express or vent their situational observations during the pandemic, notably their social criticisms or responses on the actions taken by their local authorities (i.e., political leaders).…”

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“…Piva (2020) viewed visual storytelling as a universal phenomenon and comic strips as visual narratives that operate to socially construct cultural practices and provide opportunities for people to discuss, invent, and conceptualise their identities as projected on visuals (Piva, 2020). The idea of comics having its own storyline, setting, characters, conflict, dialogue, actions, and themes are didactic and cathartic from a literary standpoint (Alabi, 2020) because it can function as a critique and educate wide audiences on themes that serve as the foundation for a story. Comics, also, can be created with a goal of educating people about certain objective social situations and preparing them to conduct radical and progressive reforms (Alabi, 2020).…”

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“…The idea of comics having its own storyline, setting, characters, conflict, dialogue, actions, and themes are didactic and cathartic from a literary standpoint (Alabi, 2020) because it can function as a critique and educate wide audiences on themes that serve as the foundation for a story. Comics, also, can be created with a goal of educating people about certain objective social situations and preparing them to conduct radical and progressive reforms (Alabi, 2020). Comics on COVID-19 not only address virus education and pandemic protocol development (Venkatesan & Lewis, 2021), but also provide guidance on the legal and social aspects of living under the pandemic.…”

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The Portrayals of State Machinery Figures in Combating COVID-19 in Malaysia: A Study on Ernest Ng’s CovidBall Z

Kudus¹,

Lee²

2022

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In this time of pandemic, people engage with diverse narratives of infographics to make sense of their experiences. Scholars agreed that comics are graphic mediums and cultural artefacts that significantly contribute to the visual community of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the comic artists in Malaysia, Ernest Ng, initially published his comics online and later converted them into three volumes of comic books entitled CovidBall Z Volume 1 (2020a), 2 (2020b) and 3 (2021). The objective of this paper is to undertake a content analysis of the portrayals of the various state machinery figures both from the government and opposition sides (i.e., ministers, politicians and government officers) in their roles in combating COVID-19. Additionally, the analysis wishes to uncover contemporary attitudes Ng uses such as symbolism, exaggeration and irony, among others, to convey his views on the current issue in obvious and subtle ways. In analysing the data, this study employed data analysis techniques in the form of descriptive content analysis. It was found that the social commentaries presented in Ng’s comics via the plot depict the existence of sexism, unfair treatment, and prejudice by several characters which lead to bully culture in the midst of the political metaphorical depiction of war and heroism among Malaysian state machinery figures. The images in his comics help people analyse, reflect on, and interpret our experiences by informing, providing meaning, and illustrating the COVID-19 outbreak narrative. Keywords: Comics, content analysis, CovidBall Z, Ernest Ng, Covid-19.

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Visual metaphors and information dissemination: Exploring the role of cartoons and comics during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abd Aziz,

Ahmad Ridzuan,

Ab Ghani

et al. 2023

IJARBSS

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This paper examines the role of cartoons and comics in public communication about COVID-19. Throughout history, cartoons and comics have served as vital mediums for disseminating information and providing entertainment. This essay primarily focuses on two key aspects: (i) understanding the roles of cartoons and comics in effectively disseminating information about the pandemic, and (ii) providing an overview of the visual metaphors used as an element of humour in cartoons and comics. This essay aims to investigate how metaphor, through cartoons and comics, can aid individuals and communities in navigating the stress and challenges posed by the pandemic. The methodology entails a comprehensive literature review of previous research articles obtained from a reliable database. It was found that apart from their role in criticising the government's handling of the COVID-19 situation, cartoons and comics can be used to raise awareness about the urgency of the crisis and educate the public on healthcare issues. It is crucial to note that while metaphors contribute greatly to understanding the impact of cartoons and comics on the pandemic, fewer studies have explored their effectiveness in comprehending their influence on readers. Thus, this essay underscores the need for further research on the use of metaphors in cartoons and comics, particularly in assisting individuals in coping with the public health crisis. It calls for a deeper understanding of how metaphors can enhance public health communication strategies and their potential implications for readers' mental health and coping mechanisms.

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Crisis Communication and Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis of Coronavirus Cartoons and Comics (CCC)

Cited by 2 publications

References 6 publications

The Portrayals of State Machinery Figures in Combating COVID-19 in Malaysia: A Study on Ernest Ng’s CovidBall Z

The Portrayals of State Machinery Figures in Combating COVID-19 in Malaysia: A Study on Ernest Ng’s CovidBall Z

Visual metaphors and information dissemination: Exploring the role of cartoons and comics during the COVID-19 pandemic

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