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The Zika virus crisis during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games: a media cover analysis

Social Work

The Zika virus crisis during the 2016 Rio Olympic Games: a media cover analysis

D. R. Toubes, J. Á. D. L. Torre, et al.

This intriguing study by Diego R. Toubes, Jaime Álvarez de la Torre, and Arthur Filipe de Araújo examines how Spanish newspapers covered the Zika virus epidemic in Brazil before the 2016 Rio Olympics. It highlights the prevalence of alarmist headlines around security issues versus the positive tone of Olympic news. Discover insights on how Destination Management Organisations can navigate crises effectively.

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Abstract
This paper analyzes media coverage of the Zika virus epidemic in Brazil leading up to the 2016 Rio Olympics, focusing on the cognitive and affective components of information published in leading Spanish newspapers. Content analysis of 1034 headlines reveals that alarmist and negative headlines are more frequent when reporting security issues, especially citizen security. News about the Olympics is generally more positive and descriptive, while health security news often cites expert opinions. The study offers implications for Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) in handling crises, suggesting good practices to maximize informative and minimize alarmist news.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
May 09, 2023
Authors
Diego R. Toubes, Jaime Álvarez de la Torre, Arthur Filipe de Araújo
Tags
Zika virus
media coverage
cognitive components
affective components
crisis management
destination management
security issues

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