A Deadly Game of Russian Roulette : Exploring the Framing of The Opioid Crisis in Canadian News Media

The purpose of this study is to investigate the framing of the opioid crisis in Canadian news media. Using a 'frame analysis' approach (Entman 1993), the following questions are addressed: (1) How has the opioid crisis been framed in recent Canadian news articles?; (2) How often (frequency...

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Main Author: Ferguson, Lorna (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2019
In:Year: 2019
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Summary:The purpose of this study is to investigate the framing of the opioid crisis in Canadian news media. Using a 'frame analysis' approach (Entman 1993), the following questions are addressed: (1) How has the opioid crisis been framed in recent Canadian news articles?; (2) How often (frequency) are each of the frames documented in recent Canadian news articles?; and (3) What is the dominant frame? To answer these questions, this study draws on the results of a content analysis of 314 news articles published between January 2018 to December 2018. Data collected through systematic searches of the Canadian Major Dailies database is analyzed qualitatively through direct content analysis and the counting of frequencies. Findings from this study depart from previous research by suggesting a redefining of solutions to the opioid crisis, as well as depicting a more empathetic view of this drug crisis and the individuals involved in it