Media, culture and the environment

Anderson, Alison

doi:10.4324/9781315046419

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“…The Kashechewan, Ontario water crisis in 2005, a short-term event, gained substantial coverage compared to communities experiencing long-term boil water advisories, consistent with studies where novel risks experienced over a short time frame generally had higher coverage than longer term risks [85]. However, it is important to note that water issues in Kashechewan are ongoing; for example, Kashechewan recently experienced floods leading to the evacuation of some of its residents in 2014 and 2015 [86].…”

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How does the media portray drinking water security in Indigenous communities in Canada? An analysis of Canadian newspaper coverage from 2000-2015

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BackgroundDrinking water insecurity and related health outcomes often disproportionately impact Indigenous communities internationally. Understanding media coverage of these water-related issues can provide insight into the ways in which public perceptions are shaped, with potential implications for decision-making and action. This study aimed to examine the extent, range, and nature of newspaper coverage of drinking water security in Canadian Indigenous communities.MethodsUsing ProQuest database, we systematically searched for and screened newspaper articles published from 2000 to 2015 from Canadian newspapers: Windspeaker, Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, and National Post. We conducted descriptive quantitative analysis and thematic qualitative analysis on relevant articles to characterize framing and trends in coverage.ResultsA total of 1382 articles were returned in the search, of which 256 articles were identified as relevant. There was limited coverage of water challenges for Canadian Indigenous communities, especially for Métis (5%) and Inuit (3%) communities. Most stories focused on government responses to water-related issues, and less often covered preventative measures such as source water protection. Overall, Indigenous peoples were quoted the most often. Double-standards of water quality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, along with conflict and cooperation efforts between stakeholders were emphasized in many articles.ConclusionLimited media coverage could undermine public and stakeholder interest in addressing water-related issues faced by many Canadian Indigenous communities.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12889-017-4164-4) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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How does the media portray drinking water security in Indigenous communities in Canada? An analysis of Canadian newspaper coverage from 2000-2015

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“…From the claims makers' perspective, Anderson (1997) tended to agree with Beck (1992) on the lack of objectivity of science. Anderson (1997) argues that divisions and conflicts in scientific opinion have become institutionalised and media practitioners distort facts by using pseudo experts, misleading experts and emotive tactics; she also refers to Beck and Giddens' ideas about the trend in undermining traditional institutions (p. 115). Beck's (1992) seminal essay reflects both his poor opinion of scientists' credibility and the need for it.…”

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“…There is a strong crossover in the literature on science communication, environmental communication, risk communication, source strategies and claims making, with respect to trust and credibility. In line with Brossard and Nisbet (2006), Anderson (1997) observed that claims makers were tied to making scientific appeals in their discourses of legitimacy, a key task of claims makers (Solesbury, 1976). Anderson (1997) noted that public perceptions of environmental risk are impacted by opinions about the trustworthiness of institutions.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…In line with Brossard and Nisbet (2006), Anderson (1997) observed that claims makers were tied to making scientific appeals in their discourses of legitimacy, a key task of claims makers (Solesbury, 1976). Anderson (1997) noted that public perceptions of environmental risk are impacted by opinions about the trustworthiness of institutions. Her arguments support the view that where there is an omission of science it signals a lack of openness and neglects the trust and cultural factors that affect public opinion.…”

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Credibility and Trust Issues Stemming from an Ambiguous Science Frame: Reducing Demand for Rhino Horn in Vietnam with the Fingernail Metaphor

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2018

Iowa State Summer Symposium on Science Communication

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This paper investigates trust and credibility issues raised by Environmental Non-Government Organisations (ENGOs) in Vietnam working to reduce demand for rhino horn. The ENGOs selected scientific information of rhino horn's keratin composition, which is similar to fingernails, but excluded from their media outputs Asian scientific studies results supporting the horn's medicinal value. This paper argues that the keratin/fingernail messaging created trust and credibility issues because it competed with an existing science frame in Asia, which defers to the science of traditional medicine, and excluded discussion of an institutionalized division in scientific opinion concerning rhino horn's worth as a medicine.

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“…Researchers have long been preoccupied with the relationship between the media and conceptions of social reality (Anderson, 1997), and where mental health is concerned, studies have shown that public attitudes can be informed by media content (e.g., Thornton & Wahl, 1996). The treatment of mental health in the media has thus received significant research attention, as reflected in the number of comprehensive literature reviews of original studies that have been published over the years (e.g., Coverdale & Nairn, 2006;Klin & Lemish, 2008;Nairn, 2007;Pirkis, Warwick Blood, Francis, & McCallum, 2006;Stout, Villegas, & Jennings, 2004;Stuart, 2006;Wahl, 1992Wahl, , 2003.…”

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Mental health and the media: From illness to wellbeing

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The media are a main source of information about mental health for many people, and an ever‐growing body of literature is evaluating their coverage of the topic. To help keep track of such research, several comprehensive but now dated literature reviews have been published. We assess more recent studies (2007–2017) and suggest future directions by integrating (a) the “circuit of mass communication” model from media and communication studies which posits that production, content, and reception need to be analysed for an in‐depth understanding of the media, (b) the holistic view of mental health as comprising both illness and wellbeing, and (3) the critical psychiatry literature questioning the assumptions underlying psychiatric knowledge and practice. We find that recent studies have focused on content and “the illness side” of mental health by examining the representation of particular mental disorders and events involving individuals with specific diagnoses. We identify as a promising development the growing interest in “the wellbeing side” of mental health whereby authors have started to analyse recovery messages. We invite more production and reception research and more critical content studies which use diagnostic labels cautiously and analyse the representation of people with mental health problems as the victims of violence.

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Media, culture and the environment

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How does the media portray drinking water security in Indigenous communities in Canada? An analysis of Canadian newspaper coverage from 2000-2015

How does the media portray drinking water security in Indigenous communities in Canada? An analysis of Canadian newspaper coverage from 2000-2015

Credibility and Trust Issues Stemming from an Ambiguous Science Frame: Reducing Demand for Rhino Horn in Vietnam with the Fingernail Metaphor

Mental health and the media: From illness to wellbeing

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