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- Title
The impact of media sensationalism and crisis framing on stigma and negative attitudes towards methamphetamine users.
- Authors
Jones, Rikki; Woods, Cindy; Usher, Kim
- Abstract
The article focuses on the impact of media sensationalism and crisis framing on stigma and negative attitudes towards methamphetamine users. It mentions that crisis framing and the use of sensationalized headlines when reporting on methamphetamine use can have an impact on stigma, discrimination, and negative attitudes; and a disadvantage of media attention can shape public opinion, increase public concern, and impact the development of stigma and negative attitudes.
- Subjects
SUBSTANCE abuse &; psychology; MASS media; HEALTH policy; METHAMPHETAMINE; SOCIAL stigma; PSYCHOLOGY of drug abusers
- Publication
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 2020, Vol 29, Issue 3, p319
- ISSN
1445-8330
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/inm.12708