A Comparative Analysis of Hillary Clinton and John Mahama’s Concession Speeches in the 2016 US and Ghanaian Presidential Elections
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21637342 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Godwin Etse Sikanku (0000-0001-7682-7651, Journalism & Media Studies, Ghana Institute of Journalism, Accra, Ghana), Nana Kwame Osei Fordjour (0000-0002-0598-3646, Communication and Journalism, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, corresponding author), Eric Opoku Mensah (0000-0002-4178-6615, Ghana Institute of Journalism, Accra, Ghana), Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo (Ghana Institute of Journalism, Accra, Ghana) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 76-91 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Howard Journal of Communications (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1064-6175 • E-ISSN: 1096-4649 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10646175.2022.2090877 |
| OpenAlex | W4293058817 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 21 |
Comparative research contributes to knowledge by providing a better understanding of how a phenomenon manifests in different socio-cultural contexts. In this present study, we examined the concession speeches of Hillary Clinton (United States, Democratic Party) and John Mahama (Ghana, National Democratic Congress, NDC) in the aftermath of their 2016 electoral defeats. Findings indicated that three similar frames emerged between the two candidates. Hillary Clinton’s frames included: acknowledging pain and acceptance, democracy, values and nationalism, and gratitude. John Mahama’s frames had: acceptance and concern, appreciation, unity, democracy, and nationhood. Both candidates accepted the electoral outcome, showed gratitude, and reaffirmed their belief in democracy and unity. However, there were slight differences. Hillary Clinton’s frame on acknowledging pain and acceptance had a more open, forthright recognition of being hurt in a way that enabled her to process the loss and pain. Findings from this study provide insights into recent concession speeches across two socio-cultural and continental divides, which builds on literature in framing and political communication
Democracy · Gratitude · Media studies · Nationalism · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Presidential system · Sociology · History · Law · Media Studies and Communication · Psychology · Rhetoric and Communication Studies · Social Media and Politics · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
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| Citations per year | 1,75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |