Shifting Narratives in Media Coverage Across a Decade of Drug Discourse in the Philadelphia Inquirer: Qualitative Sentiment Analysis.
JMIR infodemiology May 13, 2025 Layla Bouzoubaa, Ramtin Ehsani, Preetha Chatterjee et al. 3 citations
The media has immense power in shaping public narratives surrounding sensitive topics such as substance use. Its portrayals can unintentionally fuel harmful stereotypes and stigma, negatively impacting individuals struggling with addiction, influencing policy decisions, and hindering broader public health efforts. This study aimed to examine how the regional newspaper, The Philadelphia...