News framing examples

Here are some examples of news framing:

  1. Positive framing: "New Study Reveals Benefits of Meditation for Mental Health"

This headline frames the story in a positive light, highlighting the benefits of meditation rather than the challenges or difficulties of incorporating it into daily life.

  1. Negative framing: "Meditation Fails to Deliver on Promises, Study Finds"

This headline frames the story in a negative light, emphasizing the failure of meditation to meet expectations rather than the potential benefits.

  1. Emotional framing: "Heartbreaking Photos of Homeless Children in America"

This headline uses emotional language to grab the reader's attention and frame the story as a heart-wrenching issue that evokes feelings of sympathy and compassion.

  1. Objective framing: "New Study Examines the Effects of Meditation on Mental Health"

This headline frames the story in an objective, neutral light, simply presenting the facts of the study without emotional or sensational language.

  1. Sensational framing: "Meditation Miracle Cure for Depression? New Study Suggests Yes!"

This headline uses sensational language to grab the reader's attention, framing the story as a potential breakthrough or miracle cure rather than a nuanced scientific finding.

  1. Framing as a problem: "The Opioid Epidemic: A Crisis of Addiction and Death"

This headline frames the story as a problem or crisis, emphasizing the severity and urgency of the issue rather than the potential solutions or progress being made.

  1. Framing as a solution: "New Program Aims to Combat Opioid Addiction with Holistic Approach"

This headline frames the story as a solution or potential answer to the problem, emphasizing the innovative approach and positive outcomes rather than the challenges or difficulties.

  1. Framing as a controversy: "Should Meditation be Taught in Schools? Experts Weigh In"

This headline frames the story as a controversy or debate, presenting different perspectives and opinions rather than a straightforward presentation of facts.

  1. Framing as a human interest story: "Meet the Woman Who Found Solace in Meditation After Losing Her Child"

This headline frames the story as a human interest piece, focusing on the personal experience and emotional journey of an individual rather than the scientific or policy implications of meditation.

  1. Framing as a policy issue: "Congress Considers Bill to Increase Funding for Meditation Research"

This headline frames the story as a policy issue, focusing on the political and bureaucratic aspects of meditation research rather than the scientific or personal implications.

These examples illustrate how news framing can influence the way readers perceive and interpret a story, and how different framing strategies can be used to convey different messages and emphasize different aspects of the story.