We investigate the power of the media to reinforce or transform public opinion about
violence against women. We ask if media portrayals of the issue are essentially conservative …

In the opening chapters, we saw that communication in society influences our
understandings of gender and our gendered identities. It's equally true that our …

The eighth edition of this text remains an indispensable resource for mass communication
psychology and media effects courses. This book gives readers an in-depth understanding …

Domestic violence, a prevalent problem in India, saw an increase during the lockdown
imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19. This article explores the factors associated with …

How precisely do media influence their readers, listeners and viewers? In this paper, we
argue that any serious study of the psychology of media influence must incorporate a …

Background Discussions on intimate partner violence (IPV) often focus on physical abuse,
ignoring psychological and sexual abuse and controlling behaviors. The damage of varied …

The current study is concerned with the different types of gender stereotypes that
participants may draw upon when exposed to news stories about intimate partner violence …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread problem affecting all cultures
and socioeconomic groups. This study explored the trends in prevalence and risk factors …

High-profile, social-media-fueled movements such as# MeToo have captured broader public
attention in recent years and sparked widespread discussion of violence against women …

News media are in a position to project certain perspectives on domestic violence while
marginalizing others, which has implications for public understanding and policy …