Fascinacija medijskih publika true crime žanrom

master's thesis

• Title (english): The Fascination of Media Audiences with the True Crime Genre
• Author: Tena Senjan
• Mentor: Dunja Majstorović Jedovnicki (mentor)
• Committee member: Dunja Majstorović Jedovnicki (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Tena Perišin (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Stela Lechpammer (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; The Faculty of Political Science; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-11, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Political Science

Abstract

True crime žanr je postao sveprisutan i intrigantan fenomen u medijskoj industriji. Diplomski rad istražuje fascinaciju medijskih publika ovim žanrom, fokusirajući se na psihološke i sociološke aspekte, a cilj je razumjeti motive publike za konzumiranje true crime žanra, ulogu medija u njegovoj popularnosti, kao i potencijalne negativne posljedice konzumacije žanra. Kroz analizu literature, ali i istraživanje provedeno anketnim upitnikom, rad pruža uvid u složenu dinamiku odnosa između publike, medija i true crime sadržaja. Zaključak provedenog istraživanja je da je znatiželja za psihologijom kriminala i motivacijom zločinaca glavni razlog fascinacije publike true crime žanrom. Ispitanici su svjesni senzacionalizma medija, ali ipak pronalaze privlačnost u true crime sadržaju. Velika popularnost žanra povezana je s društvenim mrežama i dokumentarcima. Daljnja istraživanja mogu se usredotočiti na utjecaj true crime sadržaja na percepciju stvarnih zločina i mentalno zdravlje publike. Ovaj rad pruža osnovu za daljnja istraživanja o implikacijama true crime fenomena i naglašava potrebu za odgovornim pristupom medijima unutar žanra.

Abstract (english)

The true crime genre has become a ubiquitous and intriguing phenomenon in the media industry. This thesis explores the fascination of media audiences with this genre, focusing on psychological and sociological aspects and thus aims to understand the motives behind the audience's consumption of true crime, the role of media in its popularity, and potential negative consequences. Through literature analysis and a survey-based study, this thesis provides insights into the complex dynamics between the audience, media, and true crime content. The main conclusion is that curiosity about the psychology of criminals and their motivations is the primary reason for the audience's fascination with the true crime genre. Despite being aware of media sensationalism, respondents still find allure in true crime content. The genre's immense popularity is linked to social media platforms and documentaries, while the future research could focus on examining the impact of true crime content on the perception of real-life crimes and the mental well-being of the audience. This study serves as a foundation for further discussion on the implications of the true crime phenomenon and emphasizes the need for responsible media practices within the genre.

• Keywords: True crime; True crime žanr; stvarni zločini; mediji; medijske publike; senzacionalizam; medijska etika
• Keywords (english): True crime; True crime genre; real crimes; media; media audience; sensationalism; media ethics
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:114:022738
• Study programme: Title: Journalism; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra novinarstva (magistar/magistra novinarstva)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-09-27 11:35:27