Social Fears in the Prime-Time News of bTV and Nova Television

The article examines the presence of social fears in the prime-time newscasts of bTV and Nova Television through an analysis of 374 news items. The findings show that both media outlets are dominated by news containing elements of threat and insecurity. The study concludes that social fears function as a key structuring element of the newscasts, shaping a media environment in which a sense of instability is consistently reinforced.