Analysis of Colombian media coverage on COVID-19: an audience perspective

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18568/cmc.v21i60.2908

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news, audiences, COVID-19, sensationalism, Colombia

Abstract

During April and May of 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown in Colombia, news consumption trends were analyzed. Through an online survey with 2,084 Colombians, a perception of information overload about the pandemic was identified. Additionally, the media's editorial direction influenced the coverage, which often turned out to be insufficient and sensationalist, leading to excessive social concern.

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Tania Lucía Cobos, Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar

PhD in Communication and Journalism, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (Spain)
Research Professor in the Social Communication program
Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

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Published

2024-05-23

How to Cite

Cobos, T. L. (2024). Analysis of Colombian media coverage on COVID-19: an audience perspective. Comunicação Mídia E Consumo, 21(60). https://doi.org/10.18568/cmc.v21i60.2908

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Vol. 21 No. 60 (2024): JAN/ABR

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Artigos

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