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“Us vs. Them” narrative: Deconstructing stereotypes in reporting insecurity in the era of media convergence in Nigeria

Background: Insecurity is a major challenge facing Nigeria, with devastating impacts on peace, unity, and development. The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and government response to insecurity.Objectives: This study examines the “Us vs. Them” narrative in media reporting on insecurity in Nigeria, deconstructing stereotypes and exploring the role of media convergence in shaping public perceptions.Theoretical Framework: The study was anchored on Framing Theory, supported by Identity Construction Theory, Mediamorphosis Theory, and Social Responsibility Media Theory.Methodolog…

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Source	OpenAlex research
Collection	International records
Kind	Document
Publisher	International Journal of Advanced Mass Communication and Journalism
Date	2025-07-01
Type	article
Details	openalex authorships.countries:NG,primary topic.subfield.id:3320\|3321\|3308\|1202\|3303\|3312\|2002\|2000\|2003 + local /\bnige
Found at	https://doi.org/10.22271/27084450.2025.v6.i2b.127
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“Us vs. Them” narrative: Deconstructing stereotypes in reporting insecurity in the era of media convergence in Nigeria. OpenAlex research, 2025. Vero Archive, record openalex:W4414186033.