On the Boundaries of Framing Terrorism: Guilt,Victimization, and the 2016 Orlando Shooting |
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| Authors: | Nathan Walter Thomas J Billard Sheila T Murphy |
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| Institution: | 1. Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern Californianathanw@usc.edu;3. Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California |
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| Abstract: | The 2016 Orlando shooting offers an intriguing lens through which to evaluate the boundaries of media frames in the interpretation of terrorism. Using an experimental design (N = 243), the current study investigated the effects of two dominant frames—the homophobic hate crime and the Islamic terrorist frame—on collective guilt, collective victimization, and pro–lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) political action. In addition, political partisanship and social network diversity were evaluated as potential moderators. Compared to the Islamic terrorist frame, exposure to the homophobic hate crime frame increased collective guilt and decreased collective victimization, subsequently enhancing support for the LGBTQ community. Moreover, social network diversity was shown to override the framing effect, as individuals who reported high diversity were more likely to sign a petition in solidarity with the LGBTQ community, irrespective of frame condition. |
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