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Emotionalisation of contemporary media discourse: A research agenda

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Media Gets Emotional! (But Needs More Data)

This introductory article argues that "emotionalisation" is an increasingly prominent feature of contemporary media discourse, where appeals to emotion are favored over logical argumentation. This trend is driven by the media's pursuit of persuasive strategies and reflects an evolving media landscape shaped by new technologies and blurred boundaries between public and private discourse.

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Scientists found that TV shows and news often try to make you *feel* things instead of just giving you facts. This is like when a story wants you to be sad or excited to make you believe what they say.

Posibles conflictos de intereses

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Limitaciones identificadas

Lack of Empirical Evidence
The article lacks specific data or empirical evidence to support many of its claims about media trends. For example, there is no quantitative data provided about the claimed shift from logos to pathos, or the frequency of emotional language use.
Lack of Depth and Specific Examples
The discussion is very broad and covers various themes related to media, emotions, and politics without in-depth analysis of specific cases. More concrete examples and detailed analysis are needed to support the claims.
Overly Theoretical
The authors state they focus on the "whats, whys, and hows" of media discourse, but the article leans heavily on theoretical discussion. The application of these questions to concrete media examples is limited.
Limited Focus on Audience Reception
While acknowledging the role of reception, the article primarily focuses on production, with limited engagement on how audiences actually perceive and interpret emotional discourse.

Explicación de la calificación

The paper presents a relevant and thought-provoking overview of the intersection between media, emotions, and discourse. However, it is limited by a lack of empirical data and in-depth analysis, making the arguments somewhat speculative. It serves more as an agenda-setting piece than a strong research contribution. No conflicts of interest were identified.

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Título original: Emotionalisation of contemporary media discourse: A research agenda
Subido: 14 jul 2025, 10:30:43
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