CONTENT ANALYSIS OF INTERNATIONAL NEWS ABOUT THE HEAT WAVES IN INDIA

Objective: The objective of this study is to present how heat waves in India are discussed by the media, to observe if they are being related to climate change.   Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework for this study is based on the intersection of media studies, climate science, and disas...

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Published in:International Journal of Professional Business Review 2024-01, Vol.9 (6), p.e04748-12
Main Authors: Oliveira, Felipe Moura, Holanda, Thiago Costa, Holanda, Gleiciane Moura de Lima, Lucas, Igor Dayan Barbosa, Ribeiro, Rogeane Morais, Almeida, José Wandemberg Rodrigues, Alves, Roberta Michele Ponte, Alves, Marcos Aurélio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cambio climático
Climate Change
Content analysis
Hot Wave
India
International News
Mudanças Climáticas
Noticias Internacionales
Notícias Internacionais
Ola de calor
Ondas de Calor
Índia
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Summary:Objective: The objective of this study is to present how heat waves in India are discussed by the media, to observe if they are being related to climate change.   Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework for this study is based on the intersection of media studies, climate science, and disaster management.   Method: This study employs content analysis to examine how heat waves in India are discussed in the media, particularly in relation to climate change. It was studied 100 news available on-line in Google News.   Results and Discussion: The results indicated that while climate change is frequently mentioned in the context of heat waves, the depth and context of these mentions vary significantly. Media reports tend to focus on immediate impacts such as health issues and infrastructure disruptions. For instance, there were numerous mentions of heat-related deaths, hospitalizations, and interruptions in water and electricity supplies. However, there was less emphasis on long-term solutions and comprehensive adaptation strategies.   Research Implications: This study highlights the importance of media coverage in shaping public understanding and policy responses to climate change and extreme weather events.   Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature by providing a detailed analysis of how heat waves in India are framed in the media, particularly in relation to climate change.
ISSN:2525-3654
2525-3654
DOI:10.26668/businessreview/2024.v9i6.4748