Violence in the print media: towards a psychosocial perspective

This study examines the impact of sports-specific print media on violence in football stadiums in Algeria. The goal is to analyze the relationship between media discourse and violent behaviors observed, particularly among young spectators. A quantitative approach was adopted, with a questionnaire di...

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Main Author: Djamila OUCHENE
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description This study examines the impact of sports-specific print media on violence in football stadiums in Algeria. The goal is to analyze the relationship between media discourse and violent behaviors observed, particularly among young spectators. A quantitative approach was adopted, with a questionnaire distributed to 140 sports journalists from four Algerian newspapers. The questions focused on sports media and violence. The results show that the sports press plays a crucial role in inciting violence by cultivating a culture of revenge and reinforcing fanaticism among supporters. Media coverage seems to amplify the portrayal of violence, contributing to the escalation of violent behaviors in the stadiums. The study highlights the influence of media on young people, increasing their tendency to adopt aggressive behaviors, which raise concerns regarding the harmful effect of these media representations on society. The conclusions suggest that media should adopt a more responsible approach to limit the spread of violence in sports and in the Algerian society.
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spelling doaj-art-7f37a5a3f0774b40a2ea8634571355f22025-08-20T03:06:44ZdeuEon - Asociație pentru Promovarea Culturii, Artei, Educației și Cercetării ȘtiințificeEon2734-82962734-830X2025-04-01618092Violence in the print media: towards a psychosocial perspectiveDjamila OUCHENE0https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6125-3026Akli Mohand Oulhadj University of BouiraThis study examines the impact of sports-specific print media on violence in football stadiums in Algeria. The goal is to analyze the relationship between media discourse and violent behaviors observed, particularly among young spectators. A quantitative approach was adopted, with a questionnaire distributed to 140 sports journalists from four Algerian newspapers. The questions focused on sports media and violence. The results show that the sports press plays a crucial role in inciting violence by cultivating a culture of revenge and reinforcing fanaticism among supporters. Media coverage seems to amplify the portrayal of violence, contributing to the escalation of violent behaviors in the stadiums. The study highlights the influence of media on young people, increasing their tendency to adopt aggressive behaviors, which raise concerns regarding the harmful effect of these media representations on society. The conclusions suggest that media should adopt a more responsible approach to limit the spread of violence in sports and in the Algerian society.https://2f93ffee2b.clvaw-cdnwnd.com/adb26908e7ef062d27183f65b93eaf34/200000628-9400d94010/EON_6125_art7_v8f-80-92.pdf?ph=2f93ffee2bsport violencefactorssports pressbehaviorseffects
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title Violence in the print media: towards a psychosocial perspective
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topic sport violence
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behaviors
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