Wertherov efekt i novinarska etika: Percepcija medijskog izvještavanja o samoubojstvima u društvu

undergraduate thesis

• Title (english): The Werther Effect and Journalism Ethics: The Perception of Media Coverage of Suicides in Society
• Author: Dino Drgalić
• Mentor: Vladimira Rezo (mentor)
• Mentor: Tamara Kunić (sumentor)
• Committee member: Vladimira Rezo (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Tamara Kunić (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Croatian Studies; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-06, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Information and Communication Sciences; Communicology

Abstract

Ovaj rad istražuje utjecaj medijskog izvještavanja o samoubojstvima na ponašanje publike, s posebnim naglaskom na Wertherov i Papageno efekt. Wertherov efekt odnosi se na povećanje stope samoubojstava nakon senzacionalističkog izvještavanja, dok Papageno efekt predstavlja suprotni fenomen, gdje odgovorno izvještavanje može smanjiti rizik od samoubojstava i potaknuti ljude na traženje pomoći. U radu se analiziraju različiti teorijski okviri kako bi se dublje razumjeli mehanizmi putem kojih mediji utječu na ponašanje publike. Kroz pregled relevantnih empirijskih studija i primjera iz prakse, rad identificira ključne smjernice za etično izvještavanje o samoubojstvima. Zaključci ovog rada ukazuju na važnost kontinuirane edukacije novinara i prilagodbe smjernica kako bi se spriječili negativni učinci neodgovornog izvještavanja i promovirale zdrave medijske prakse koje doprinose javnom zdravlju.

Abstract (english)

This paper examines the impact of media reporting on suicides on audience behavior, with a particular focus on the Werther and Papageno effects. The Werther effect refers to an increase in suicide rates following sensationalist reporting, while the Papageno effect represents the opposite phenomenon, where responsible reporting can reduce the risk of suicide and encourage individuals to seek help. The paper analyzes various theoretical frameworks to gain a deeper understanding of the mechanisms through which the media influences audience behavior. Through a review of relevant empirical studies and practical examples, the paper identifies key guidelines for ethical reporting on suicides. The conclusions of this paper highlight the importance of continuous journalist education and the adaptation of guidelines to prevent the negative effects of irresponsible reporting and to promote healthy media practices that contribute to public health.

• Keywords: Wertherov efekt; mediji; samoubojstvo; senzacionalizam
• Keywords (english): Werther effect; media; suicide; sensationalism
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:111:602290
• Study programme: Title: Communication Sciences (Double Major); Study programme type: university; Study level: undergraduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) komunikologije (sveučilišni/a prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) komunikologije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-10-22 09:26:44