This project investigates how the news media visually portrays violent and tragic events such as homicides, accidents, and natural disasters. In addition, we also study how audiences perceive and are (cognitively and emotionally) affected by different types of news photographs and videos.
Tragic events in the news: Representation, perception, and effects
- Duration
- 1 September 2020 until 1 November 2024
- Project member(s)
- G.J. Ruhl Ibarra (Gabriela) Prof. M.L. Fransen (Marieke) Dr J.P. van 't Riet (Jonathan) Prof. M. Kleemans (Mariska)
- Project type
- Research
- Organisation
- Behavioural Science Institute, Communication and Media
Contact information
Contact
- G.J. Ruhl Ibarra (Gabriela)