The Image of Immigration in Fiction Broadcast on Prime-time Television in Spain

Authors

  • Isabel M. Barrios Author University of Salamanca
  • Félix Ortega Author University of Salamanca
  • Francisco J. Frutos Author University of Salamanca

Keywords:

Mass communication, communication impact, intercultural communication

Abstract

The article describes the results of a content analysis of the image of immigrants portrayed in prime- time television fiction in Spain, based on the cultivation theory and research on ethnic minorities in the media. The data indicates immigrant characters clearly are underrepresented and tend to be depicted in a negative way that reinforces stereotypes about immigrants (e.g., performing criminal activities). The results are discussed in relation to the role television fiction could play in reducing prejudice through mediated intergroup contact (Park, 2012).

 

DOI: 10.5294/pacla.2014.17.3.2

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Author Biographies

Isabel M. Barrios, University of Salamanca

Associate Professor of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising. Department of Sociology and Communication. Member of the Observatory of Audiovisual Contents (Excellent research group of Castilla y León, GR319)

Félix Ortega, University of Salamanca

Associate Professor of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising. Department of Sociology and Communication. Member of the Observatory of Audiovisual Contents (Excellent research group of Castilla y León, GR319)

Francisco J. Frutos, University of Salamanca

Senior Lecturer of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising. Department of Sociology and Communication. Member of the Observatory of Audiovisual Contents (Excellent research group of Castilla y León, GR319)

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Published

2014-01-27

How to Cite

Barrios, I. M., Ortega, F., & Frutos, F. J. (2014). The Image of Immigration in Fiction Broadcast on Prime-time Television in Spain. Palabra Clave, 17(3), 589–618. Retrieved from https://palabraclave.unisabana.edu.co/index.php/palabraclave/article/view/2

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2014)

Section

Articles

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