Methodological Issues in the Use of Published Cartoons as Data

Author:

Giarelli Ellen1,Tulman Lorraine2

Affiliation:

1. Center for Autism Epidemiology and Research, School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

2. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Abstract

When common understanding of a phenomenon is under investigation, mass media representation in general, and cartoon images in particular, are a useful source of data. Sample selection, data collection, and the analysis of constructed images differ from other kinds of data. Cartoonists may intend to stimulate multiple interpretations among readers. Uncovering these interpretations is essential to understanding public discourse of the phenomenon of interest. Semantic validation is used to assess the degree to which the meanings of text relative to their context are accurately represented. Analysis of the image and text of cartoons has the potential to yield important understanding of public discourse surrounding issues of the public's health and well-being.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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