2011/04/01 by Porismita Borah · 667 citations
Social Sciences · #Computer science #Framing (construction) #History #Journalism #Library science #Media Studies and Communication #Media studies #Political science #Public Relations and Crisis Communication #Public relations #Social Media and Politics #Social science #Sociology
paper · doi:10.1111/j.1460-2466.2011.01539.x
published in Journal of Communication 61(2), 246-263 (Oxford University Press)
openalex publication_date 2011/04/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/05
Although many scholars have pointed out problems in framing research, there has been very few systematic examinations of the published literature. To examine the common conceptual debates, the present study content analyzes framing literature from 93 peer-reviewed journals for a decade. Two methods were employed for the sample: First, every journal identified as a “communication journal” in the Journal Citation Report was included; second, keyword searches in electronic databases were used. The main findings showed that framing studies have concentrated more on message design and “unique” frames. Consistent with existing debates, results highlight the lack of research about production of frames and mixed frames. This examination of a decade's published literature reveals better direction for future research.