Christopher D Wirz, Michael A Xenos, Dominique Brossard, Dietram Scheufele, Jennifer H Chung, Luisa Massarani
Using the Zika outbreak as a context of inquiry, this study examines how assigning blame on social media relates to the social amplification of risk framework (SARF). Past research has discussed the relationship between the SARF and traditional mass media, but the role of social media platforms in amplification or attenuation of risk perceptions remains understudied. Moreover, the communication and perceptions of Zika-related risk are not limited to discussions in English. To capture conversations in languages spoken by affected countries, this study combines data in English, Spanish, and Portuguese...
December 2018: Risk Analysis: An Official Publication of the Society for Risk Analysis