The visual representation of natural and human-made disasters in Indonesian newspapers

Elis Zuliati Anis

Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

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Abstract

This thesis examines how Indonesian newspapers portray natural and human-made disasters, using the 2010 Mt. Merapi volcanic eruption and the 2015 forest fires in Sumatra as case studies respectively. It compares the visual representation of disasters by local newspapers and a national-level newspaper. Semiotic analysis of photographs and interviews with photojournalists and editors revealed that the newspapers highlighted fault and responsibility in their presentation of the forest fires and that cultural and religious contexts influenced disaster reporting. Images of vulnerable victims can lead to misrepresentation and invasion of victims' privacy. Improved ethical standards for journalistic coverage of disasters are needed.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Fordham, Helen, Supervisor
  • Parker, Lyn, Supervisor
  • Sen, Krishna, Supervisor
Award date28 Feb 2023
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2022

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