Citation

Ziesenis EB, Burnettt C. J. Mass Media Ethics 1991; 6(4): 234-244.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1207/s15327728jmme0604_4

PMID

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Abstract

□ Suicide is a major problem in the United States, with the number of suicides annually exceeding the number of homicides by 10,000. Many studies have examined the relationship between media coverage of suicides and the suicide rate. This article reviews literature on imitative suicide and discusses implications of suicide stories on people in crisis. In addition, it explores the options for suicide coverage and gives suggestions for more ethical coverage that could save people's lives, rather than reinforcing suicide as an option. © 1991, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.

Language: en