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Pandemics and Politics: Analyzing the politicization and polarization of pandemic-related reporting

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic generated tremendous journalistic attention, and occurred during a period of increasing politicization and polarization in America's news media. This study considers the intersection of both phenomena, and the extent of politicization in recent and historical pandemic-related reporting. Results suggest that political topics, actions and actors have frequently been the focus of COVID-19-related reporting, and that such political content has grown more substantial over time.

Source: Newspaper Research Journal

DOI: 10.1177/07395329221095850

Author: Hans Schmidt

Institutions: Pennsylvania State University, Temple University

Language: English

Topic: Communication and COVID-19 Impact

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4293247667