Disasters July 2023 PMID 35841208

International media coverage promotes donations to a climate disaster.

Cassandra M Chapman, Matthew J Hornsey, Kelly S Fielding, Robyn Gulliver

Mentions

8
Peak: 3 in Jul 2022
across 3 sources since Jul 2022

Extended reach

8,888
potential audience

Total likes

13

Video views

101

Mentions per month

Jul 2022 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter4 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions revolve around the significant influence of media coverage on donations during disasters, with users referencing specific research studies like the one by Hornsey and Fielding. Words like 'motivation' and 'media's role' emphasize the perceived power of media to shape public behavior, while mentions of data sources and research details show moderate engagement and interest. The tone combines recognition of media's impact with curiosity about its effects on public kindness and support.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that media coverage significantly influences public donations, as shown by references to research findings and the role of media in shaping philanthropic behavior.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high interest, citing specific data sources and studies, indicating engagement with the research details.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is a moderate level of engagement, with some users referencing the implications of this media influence and sharing insights, though not deeply debating or challenging the findings.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations suggest an awareness of media's role in influencing public support for disasters, highlighting its importance, even if the discussions are somewhat introductory.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that international media coverage of the 2019-2020 Australian bushfires significantly influenced public donations, with people citing news as a major factor in their decision to give more than usual.
  • Media coverage was more impactful on how people chose which charities to support than peer influence or direct charity communication.
  • Textual analysis showed that news articles about the fires frequently used words related to money and support, indicating that media helps set the agenda for public giving in disaster situations.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Cassandra Chapman
@CM__Chapman · X

Jul 19, 2022 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 924 followers View post →
Cassandra Chapman
@CM__Chapman · X

In 2022, we (Matt Hornsey, Kelly Fielding, @regulliver) used data from @Morestrategic & @FundInstituteAu to examine what motivated people to give to Australian bushfire appeals, finding that the media had a big part to play: https://t.co/B8LpxFgIUm

Sep 15, 2022 · 1 like · 924 followers View post →
James N. Kirby
@JamesNKirby · X

RT @CM__Chapman:

Jul 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 4,535 followers View post →
Winnifred Louis
@WLouisUQ · X

RT @CM__Chapman:

Jul 20, 2022 · 2 shares · 2,373 followers View post →

All mentions

Cassandra Chapman
@CM__Chapman · X

In 2022, we (Matt Hornsey, Kelly Fielding, @regulliver) used data from @Morestrategic & @FundInstituteAu to examine what motivated people to give to Australian bushfire appeals, finding that the media had a big part to play: https://t.co/B8LpxFgIUm

Sep 15, 2022 · 1 like · 924 followers View post →
Winnifred Louis
@WLouisUQ · X

RT @CM__Chapman:

Jul 20, 2022 · 2 shares · 2,373 followers View post →
James N. Kirby
@JamesNKirby · X

RT @CM__Chapman:

Jul 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 4,535 followers View post →
Cassandra Chapman
@CM__Chapman · X

Jul 19, 2022 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 924 followers View post →
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