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Feeling Blue—Study on the Attribution of Responsibility for Depression and Its Stigmatization from the Prospective of Chinese and American News Framework

Authors
Cheng Li1, *, Baoyi Huang1
1Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai, 519087, Guangdong, China
*Corresponding author. Email: licheng@bnuz.edu.cn
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Cheng Li
Available Online 10 December 2022.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-27-5_34How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Dissemination of health-related information; Depression; Framework analysis; Attribution of responsibility; Stigmatization
Abstract

Based on 290 depression-themed reports from Xinhua Net and the United Press International News in the recent two years, a comparative analysis was conducted on the differences and similarities between China and America in terms of the framework construction of the depression-themed reports and the media representation of people suffering from depression. Through this analysis, the impacts of various factors, especially culture, upon the presentation of the topic by the media and the attribution of responsibility were discussed, exploring the relevance between the individual cases and the stereotypes. It was found that, compared with United Press International News, Xinhua Net laid more emphasis on the function of health communication, including the popularization of depression-related knowledge and the guidance on prevention and treatment. When it comes to the general application of the framework, Xinhua Net and United Press International News both exhibited conspicuous inclination towards individualization in terms of reporting concerning the causes of depression and the utilization of framework. As for the application of individual cases, an increase in the stigmatization of the image of “suicide victims” can be witnessed on both the Chinese and American media.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Language, Communication and Culture Studies (ICLCCS 2022)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
10 December 2022
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10.2991/978-2-494069-27-5_34
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2352-5398
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