185. Understanding News Media Coverage On Bullying And Cyberbullying

Bullying and cyberbullying are common phenomena with negative health, academic, and social consequences. One way in which youth and families are exposed to bullying is through news media, which often highlights tragic cyberbullying cases and can reach a national audience. Previous work suggests that many people rely on news media at least as much as on healthcare providers for health information. Thus, it is important to understand the content of bullying-focused news media. It remains unclear whether the current state of news media coverage is fear-based or public health-oriented, and whether this differs by topics of bullying or cyberbullying.
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Source Type: research