The Role of the Media in the Social Construction of Risk: The Adrianopolis Case in Ribeira Valley

This article analyzes the influence of the media on the social construction of risk, from the different perceptions & attitudes of the residents of a community exposed to lead poisoning. The study used a combination of documental analysis & field research to build up an understanding of the...

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Published in:História, ciências, saúde--Manguinhos ciências, saúde--Manguinhos, 2008-04, Vol.15 (2), p.293-311
Main Authors: Di Giulio, Gabriela Marques, Pereira, Newton Muller, Figueiredo, Bernardino Ribeiro de
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Brazil
Lead Poisoning
Mass Media Effects
Public Health
Risk
Social Constructionism
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Summary:This article analyzes the influence of the media on the social construction of risk, from the different perceptions & attitudes of the residents of a community exposed to lead poisoning. The study used a combination of documental analysis & field research to build up an understanding of the role the media had taken in the social amplification of risk in this particular case & to observe how the responses to a situation of risk interacted with psychological, social, institutional & cultural processes. Aside from the direct influence of the media, this case study reveals the importance of other factors in molding the community's risk perceptions, such as a mistrust of institutions & politicians, the relationship between risk & work activities & cultural & social values. Charts, References. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0104-5970
DOI:10.1590/S0104-59702008000200004