<scp>Prime‐time</scp> abortion on <scp><i>Grey's Anatomy</i></scp>: What do US viewers learn from fictional portrayals of abortion on television?

Sisson, Gretchen; Walter, Nathan; Herold, Stephanie; Brooks, John J.

doi:10.1363/psrh.12183

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“…The results of an online study of viewers on an episode of the USA medical television programme Grey’s Anatomy which featured an abortion storyline titled ‘Papa Don’t Preach’. The findings suggested that the programme did not increase viewers willingness to support a friend seeking an abortion, whether medically necessary or induced 42…”

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Interventions to reduce stigma related to contraception and abortion: a scoping review

Sorhaindo

Loi

2022

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesWe conducted a scoping review to identify the types, volume and characteristics of available evidence and analyse the gaps in the knowledge base for evaluated interventions to reduce contraception and abortion stigma.DesignWe conducted a search of five electronic databases to identify articles published between January 2000 and January 2022, and explored the websites of relevant organisations and grey literature databases for unpublished and non-commercial reports. Articles were assessed for eligibility, and data were extracted.Data sourcesWe searched MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and PsycINFO.Eligibility criteriaArticles included were: (1) published between January 2000 and January 2022, (2) written in English, (3) reports of the evaluation of an intervention designed to reduce contraceptive and/or abortion stigma, (4) used any type of study design and (5) conducted in any country context.Data extraction and synthesisIncluded studies were charted according to study location, study aim, study design, type of contraceptive method(s), study population, type of stigma, and intervention approach.ResultsSome 18 articles were included in the final analysis (11 quantitative, 6 qualitative and 1 mixed methods). Fourteen of the studies focused exclusively on abortion stigma, and two studies focused on contraception stigma only; while two studies considered both. A majority of the studies aimed to address intrapersonal stigma. We found no interventions designed to address stigma at the structural level. In terms of intervention approaches, seven were categorised as education/training/skills building, five as counselling/peer support, three as contact and three as media.ConclusionThere is a dearth of evaluations of interventions to reduce contraception and abortion stigma. Investment in implementation science is necessary to develop the evidence base and inform the development of effective interventions, and use existing stigma scales to evaluate effectiveness. This scoping review can serve as a precursor to systematic reviews assessing the effectiveness of approaches.

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“…The findings suggested that the programme did not increase viewers willingness to support a friend seeking an abortion, whether medically necessary or induced. 42 …”

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Interventions to reduce stigma related to contraception and abortion: a scoping review

Sorhaindo

Loi

2022

BMJ Open

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“…Past research has investigated the influences that mass media consumption may exert on audiences' relationships with science (e.g., Gerbner, 1987;Shanahan et al, 1997;Nisbet et al, 2002;Besley and Shanahan, 2005;Dudo et al, 2011), as well as fictional Hollywood narratives more specifically (e.g., Adams et al, 1986;Morgan et al, 2010;Shen and Han, 2014;Dudo et al, 2017;Sisson et al, 2021). Research has also investigated the ways in which audiences consider the use of unrealistic science appropriate or acceptable in fictional entertainment narratives (Green, 2017).…”

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Science, fiction, and Santa Claus: Hollywood creator and consultant perceptions of fictional science in film and television

Davis

Savoie²,

Longnecker³

2023

Front. Commun.

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IntroductionFrom the high-stakes operating room of a Seattle hospital, to the shattered remains of a planet in a galaxy far, far away, Hollywood is often critiqued for its representations of scientific knowledge, methods, and/or technology. Existing research into Hollywood representations of science focuses primarily on those that do not align with expert consensus, and on how audiences engage with these representations — such as how misinformation in fictional narratives influences us. This paper, instead, approaches the matter of fictional science in fictional narratives (FiSci) from the perspectives of the individuals creating Hollywood content. We use the label of “FiSci” for any representation of science within a narrative which does not align with humanity's current knowledge or technological capability.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted in late 2020 with a purposefully-selected sample of both Hollywood creators (writers, directors, and producers; n = 28) and science experts who have served as consultants (n = 18) across a range of film and television projects. Thematic analysis was used to explore how these creators and consultants perceive FiSci and its role within Hollywood narratives. Three themes were constructed from the interview data.Results and discussionParticipants primarily spoke of FiSci as: (1) a storytelling tool, perceived either positively or negatively, depending upon how that tool is wielded; (2) a way to play within a constructed storyworld which does not resemble our own; and (3) a source of unrealistic “B.S.” which threatens to break audience suspension of disbelief and can signify a lack of effort in the creative process. This paper contributes to science communication research by providing access to minds behind the representations of science in Hollywood film and television. As such, it can be used to aid the creator-consultant relationship and the implementation of FiSci to the benefit of both groups. It may also inform creators who have yet to work with a consultant, experts looking to become consultants, audiences critiquing FiSci in the content they watch, and experts and science communicators who express concerns about the use of FiSci and the responsibilities of Hollywood.

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“…One study assessed knowledge only, finding that exposure to a storyline on Grey's Anatomy that discussed medication abortion was associated with increased knowledge (Appendix Table 3). 39 14 studies (13.5%) assessed behavior or behavioral intention, with three (21.4%) finding that exposure had a positive influence on behavior or behavioral intention, [40][41][42] and five (35.7%) finding that exposure had a negative influence. The remaining 48 studies (46.2%) assessed a combination of outcomes, with 16 of these (33.3%) finding a positive influence of exposure (Appendix Table 3).…”

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Characterizing the Influence of Television Health Entertainment Narratives in Lay Populations: A Scoping Review

Hoffman

VonVille

et al. 2022

Am J Health Promot

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Objective To conduct a scoping review of published literature examining the influence of health storylines from fictional television programs on viewers. Data Source We performed literature searches in Medline, PsycINFO, and Mass Media Complete in October 2021, and examined bibliographies of included articles and conducted forward searching using Web of Science with included articles. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria Selected studies were required to be original research published in English, involve exposure to fictional television programming by individuals not in the medical field, and assess associations between exposure and health-related outcomes. Data Extraction Article screening and data abstraction were performed by two independent researchers using DistillerSR (Cohen’s κ range: .73-1.00). Data Synthesis We analyzed and qualitatively described the data using methods of scoping reviews described by PRISMA-ScR. Results Of 5,537 unique records identified, 165 met inclusion criteria. The most frequently studied program was ER (n = 22, 13.3%). Most studies had adult participants (n = 116, 70.3%) and used quantitative methods (n = 136, 82.4%). The most frequently examined health topics were sexual behavior (n = 28, 17.0%) and mental health (n = 28, 17.0%). Exposure had a positive influence on viewers’ health-related outcomes in 28.5% (n = 47) of studies. Conclusion Health storylines on fictional television influence viewers. Future research could address gaps identified in this review to further elucidate the influence of this programming on health promotion and disease prevention.

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Prime‐time abortion on Grey's Anatomy: What do US viewers learn from fictional portrayals of abortion on television?

Cited by 12 publications

References 35 publications

Interventions to reduce stigma related to contraception and abortion: a scoping review

Interventions to reduce stigma related to contraception and abortion: a scoping review

Science, fiction, and Santa Claus: Hollywood creator and consultant perceptions of fictional science in film and television

Characterizing the Influence of Television Health Entertainment Narratives in Lay Populations: A Scoping Review

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