Media portrayals of assisted suicide before, during, and after legalization changes

This content analysis revealed distinct patterns in media reporting on AS and showed that reports were less aligned with media guidelines than previous analyses on non-assisted suicide. Some patterns identified across all time periods, particularly tendencies to stigmatize or romanticize AS before the legislation, likely reflect polarized public attitudes, which warrant attention in education efforts. This research highlights the importance of specific aspects of media guidelines during public debate on AS and the need to tailor them to this topic

Content analysis · Legalization · Mass media · Media content · Media coverage · Newspaper · Print media · Public opinion · Warrant · Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

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