Comparing Frame Repertoires of Mainstream and Right-Wing Alternative Media

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ID22010996
AuthorsTilman Klawier (0000-0002-5399-8762, University of Hohenheim, corresponding author), Fabian Prochazka (0000-0001-8678-101X, University of Erfurt), Wolfgang Schweiger (0000-0002-5848-3266, University of Hohenheim)
Year2022
Volume10
Issue8
Pages1387-1408
Publication date2022-09-14
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDigital Journalism (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2167-0811 • E-ISSN: 2167-082X
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/21670811.2022.2048186
OpenAlexW4226200201
LanguageEN
Citations received19
References cited41

Under the premise that the use of alternative news frames is a key characteristic of alternative media, this study examines frame repertoires of alleged mainstream media and right-wing alternative media (RAM) in Germany. This endeavor is based on quantitative content analyses of eighteen news websites, including seven RAM, on two issues: immigration and the coalition talks following the German federal elections 2017. In multidimensional scaling models, we inspect how the media outlets relate to each other. The results show two types of RAM that deviate from the mainstream in different ways. The first type is clearly distinguishable by its interpretive style and heavy use of alternative frames. Media of this type openly oppose immigration, the German government and mainstream media. The second type, consisting of international news providers like RT, exhibits a more descriptive style and frame repertories that are similar to conservative mainstream media. We discuss this as a strategy to establish credibility and highlight perspectives for further research on RAM

Alternative media · Content analysis · Credibility · Frame analysis · German · Immigration · Linguistics · Mainstream · Media studies · News media · Political science · Premise · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Law · Media Studies and Communication · Populism, Right-Wing Movements · Social Media and Politics

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