Narratives, framing, and exemplification in LGBTQ+ suicide public health messaging

Suicide in LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, is a growing public health issue. However, the literature on this issue within the field of mass communication is under-developed. This study seeks to understand how the use of framing and exemplification in works of journalism and suicide prevention campaigns are perceived by LGBTQ+ youth aged 18-24. By utilizing a combination of focus groups and in-depth interviews, the study sought to explore what human stories and campaigns were most resonant with the participants and why. The findings indicate that exemplification and framing can play a major role in how LGBTQ+ individuals perceive messages on suicide and suicide prevention. The study offers implications for journalists and communicators who are creating stories or campaigns about the topic.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.A.

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Journalism (MU)

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Missouri--Columbia

Year dc:date.issued

2023

Author dc:creator

• Eigenman, Brandon Jay

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Hinnant, Amanda

Language dc:language.iso

eng, English

DOI

https://doi.org/10.32469/10355/96157

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:mospace.umsystem.edu:10355/96157