Essays about: "Mass-shooting"

Found 4 essays containing the word Mass-shooting.

  1. 1. Does media coverage of mass shootings contribute to copycats? : A systematic literature review

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Ida Ayele; [2021]
    Keywords : mass shootings; contagion; imitation; copycat; media coverage; fame seeking; mass media;

    Abstract : This thesis provides a systematic literature review in order to accumulate and analyze previous research concerning the role of mass media's coverage of mass shootings in regards to copycats. Previous research indicates mass shootings are crimes where perpetrators take inspiration from one another and subsequently imitate each other. READ MORE

  3. 2. Literature Review of Mass Shooters' Motivations. Intersectional Perspective

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Zaharina Evstatieva; [2019]
    Keywords : Criminology;

    Abstract : The crimes of mass shooting have occurred with more frequency and regularity over the last ten years. The literature has included many new studies using intersectional analysis that promise a new approach to analysing the motivations of mass shooters. READ MORE

  4. 3. Deadly Gun Violence : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Possible Ideological Influences on the Framing of a Mass Shooting

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Elena Stückemann; [2018]
    Keywords : Ideology; mass shooting; framing; media agenda setting; gun control; blame attributions; prevention methods;

    Abstract : Statistics show that the number of mass shootings and involved fatalities have drastically increased over the last five years. The framing of these attacks in the mass media has a substantial impact on the public opinion on the causes of shootings, possible prevention methods and gun control in general. READ MORE

  5. 4. THE FINAL VICTIM : Do mass shooters who commit suicide differ from those who do not?

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Linnea Malm; Dino Skodo; [2017]
    Keywords : Mass-shooting; mass-murder; Strain Theory; suicide; school shooting; terrorism;

    Abstract : Many mass-shooters commit suicide. Both mass shooting and suicide has been linked to Strain Theory. Studies have shown that workplace shootings often occur after the shooter has been fired. Studies have found that school shooters often have been exposed to bullying and social exclusion. READ MORE