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April 22, 2026The Journal of Popular Culture0 citations

Suicide in Popular Media and Culture: Studies in Framing a Social Catastrophe. By M. F.Alvarez, Warren J.Bareiss, and JolaneFlanigan, Bristol: Bristol University Press, 2026. 208 pp. £80.00 (hbk). ISBN: 978‐1‐52‐923348‐3

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CLCongcong Liu

Key Points

  • This research examines the representation of suicide within popular media and its social implications.
  • Qualitative analysis of media portrayals
  • Review of cultural narratives surrounding suicide
  • Examination of public responses to media representations
  • Media framing influences public perception of suicide risk
  • Cultural narratives may both stigmatize and normalize suicidal behavior
  • Findings suggest a need for responsible media reporting on suicide

Abstract

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

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Congcong Liu (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e864866e0dea528dde9558https://doi.org/10.1111/jpcu.70085
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