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August 5, 2026The Qualitative ReportOpen Access

History Repeats Itself – A Discourse Analysis Exploring the Voices of School Shooting Survivors, Public Perception, and Governmental Response for the Sake of a Shooting-Free

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NTNicolette TranFlorida Gulf Coast UniversityFGFrank GorritzLindsey Wilson College

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Implication

Discourse analysis reveals voices of survivors and public attitudes regarding gun violence, suggesting needed actions.

Key Points

  • The study aims to analyze the discourse surrounding school shootings, focusing on survivor voices, public perceptions, and governmental responses.
  • Conducted discourse analysis of news coverage, magazines, and social media
  • Identified themes related to public despair, trauma impact, and gun violence disparities
  • Explored implications for mental health advocacy
  • Identified growing public despair related to the lack of governmental response
  • Highlighted racial and gender disparities in gun violence experiences
  • Indicated the persistent negative impact of trauma from gun violence on communities

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Tran et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a72e86e226790f370658556https://doi.org/10.46743/1052-0147.8021
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