Framing of same-sex marriage over 17 years in two newspapers is linked to ideology especially in election years. (June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lasorsa, Dominic L.; Suk, Jiyoun; Fadnis, Deepa
• Is Part Of: Newspaper research journal. Volume 39:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 191
• Page End: 204
• Publication Date: 2018-06
• Subjects: media framing -- same-sex marriage -- ideology -- elections -- content analysis -- quantitative -- chi-square analysis -- newspaper -- United States; Newspapers -- Periodicals; Journalism -- Periodicals; 070.172
• DOI: 10.1177/0739532918775666
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0739-5329

Abstract

Over 17 years, the New York Post and New York Times framed same-sex marriage primarily in terms of equality or morality. In 1998-2003, morality framing was more prevalent, especially in the Post. In 2004-2009, morality framing declined in the Post and increased in the Times. In 2010-2014, equality framing increased in both papers. Morality framing increased in election years. Generally, the Post morality framed more than the Times, especially on its opinion pages, and especially during elections.