The Influence of Priming and Framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) for Food Security: A Case of The Print Media in Kenya
Master of arts In communication
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| spelling | ir-123456789-39032024-02-21T16:19:46Z The Influence of Priming and Framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) for Food Security: A Case of The Print Media in Kenya Kahuthia, Abby Wanjiru Priming Framing Genetically Modified Organisms Food Security Print Media Kenya Master of arts In communication This study sought to explore the priming and framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) by Kenya’s print media. It was guided by the following objectives: to establish the frames on GMOs as used in the Daily Nation, the Standard and the Business Daily; determine the frequency of coverage of GMOs in Kenya’s print media; and to establish the link between frames, priming and the decision to adopt or not to adopt GMOs. Descriptive research design was used for this study and the target population was the news story articles, feature stories, opinion pieces and letters to the editor that covered GMOs in the Daily Nation, the Standard and the Business Daily between the years of 2015 and 2019. Systematic Random Sampling was used in the selection of newspapers for the time period. Content analysis was used in data collection and the data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel. The findings of the study showed that though the frames that communicated perceived benefits of GMOs dominated the publications, the safety theme dominated discussions. Additionally, the study found that the benefits increased over the years. The study also found that state corporations were the most cited by journalists. Additionally, the study found that there is a link between framing, priming and the decision to adopt or not to adopt GMOs in Kenya. Therefore, publications through framing and priming highlight the issues that are perceived to be important to the audience (Goffman, 1974). This study found, that the perceived benefits of GMOs were published at a high rate, and safety concerns were also considered salient. Albeit suggestions by some media content influences audience perception, others posit that publications are representation of public perception School of Communication of Daystar University 2022-03-30T08:06:47Z 2022-03-30T08:06:47Z 2021-10 Thesis Kahuthia, A. W (2021, October). The Influence of Priming and Framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) for Food Security: A Case of The Print Media in Kenya. Daystar University, School of Communication; Nairobi. https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/3903 en application/pdf Daystar University, School of Communication |
| spellingShingle | Priming Framing Genetically Modified Organisms Food Security Media Kenya Kahuthia, Abby Wanjiru The Influence of Priming and Framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) for Food Security: A Case of The Print Media in Kenya |
| title | The Influence of Priming and Framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) for Food Security: A Case of The Print Media in Kenya |
| title_full | The Influence of Priming and Framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) for Food Security: A Case of The Print Media in Kenya |
| title_fullStr | The Influence of Priming and Framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) for Food Security: A Case of The Print Media in Kenya |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Influence of Priming and Framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) for Food Security: A Case of The Print Media in Kenya |
| title_short | The Influence of Priming and Framing of Genetically Modified Organisms (Gmos) for Food Security: A Case of The Print Media in Kenya |
| title_sort | influence of priming and framing of genetically modified organisms (gmos) for food security: a case of the print media in kenya |
| topic | Priming Framing Genetically Modified Organisms Food Security Media Kenya |
| url | https://repository.daystar.ac.ke/handle/123456789/3903 |
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