Second-level agenda-setting in German and Spanish news media. Germanwings's flight 9525 press conference with Lufthansa

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Theoretical background
• Agenda-setting
• Framing
• Content analysis
• Methodology
• Sampling
• Data analysis
• Findings
• Frame analysis
• Second-level agenda-setting
• Salient actors
• Discussion
• Limitations
• Implications
• Future research
• Conclusion
• References

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study investigates the influence of press conference frames on second-level agenda-setting in German and Spanish news media, examining the Germanwings flight 9525 crash. The study aims to understand how the press conference frames shaped the public discourse and debate around the incident.

• Impact of press conference frames on second-level agenda-setting
• Cultural differences in media coverage of crisis communication
• Salient actors in the public discourse surrounding the crash
• Influence of media format (newspapers vs. newscasts) on frame adoption
• Comparison of media coverage in Germany and Spain

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Abstract: Briefly outlines the study's aims and findings, highlighting the comparison of framing in Spanish and German news media in relation to the Germanwings flight 9525 press conference.
• Introduction: Sets the context for the study by introducing the Germanwings flight 9525 crash and its impact on the aviation industry. It discusses the role of crisis communication and the importance of understanding cultural differences in media coverage.
• Theoretical Background: Explores the theoretical underpinnings of agenda-setting, framing, and content analysis, providing a foundation for understanding the study's methodology and analysis.
• Methodology: Outlines the sampling strategy and data analysis techniques employed in the study, including the selection of newspapers and newscasts from Germany and Spain.
• Findings: Presents the key findings of the study, analyzing the frames identified in the press conference and their influence on second-level agenda-setting in the selected news media.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study focuses on the concepts of plane crash, press conference, news media, crisis communication, content analysis, and agenda-setting. The research analyzes the impact of cultural differences on media coverage and investigates the dynamics of frame competition in German and Spanish news media.