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The Influence of Linguistic Framing on the Perception of Femicide
Schmidt, Paula (2025) The Influence of Linguistic Framing on the Perception of Femicide.
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| Abstract: | This study examines how linguistic framing in news articles influences public perception of femicide. In a between-subjects experiment with 152 participants, the same event was presented using either trivializing or explicit language. Participants then rated perceived crime severity, perpetrator blame, and recognition of femicide as a systemic issue. Results showed that explicit framing led to higher perceived severity and greater recognition of structural violence, though it did not significantly affect blame attribution. Hostile sexism emerged as a negative predictor across all outcomes. Importantly, the framing effect remained significant even after controlling for hostile sexism, highlighting the independent power of language. These findings underscore the media’s role in shaping public understanding of gender-based violence and advocate for more accurate, responsible reporting to foster awareness and prevention. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106748 |
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