PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF HATE SPEECH IN VISUAL MEDIA

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Published: Apr 30, 2026
https://doi.org/10.23856/7419

  Almaz Nasibova

“Azerbaijan Television and Radio Broadcasting” Closed Joint-Stock Company
https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8731-5625

Abstract

The research will explore the hate speech concept and its psychological impact on society in the context of visual media. For the prevention of hate speech or to understand how to struggle, learning or being aware about media literacy are very essential. In this direction, the investigation focuses on effectiveness of media literacy, and its promotes possibilities among people via broadcasting. Visuals for teaching people are extremely important to react to hate speech when they face this kind of issue. Thus, this paper will examine what makes visuals very crucial in this case. Furthermore, there will be some examples, indicators, and expert opinions about considered topic as well. The core purpose of the exploration consists of discussion of hate speech and presenting solutions to it.

How to Cite

Nasibova, A. (2026). PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF HATE SPEECH IN VISUAL MEDIA. Academia Polonica, 74(1), 153-162. https://doi.org/10.23856/7419
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Keywords

Hate Speech, Visual Media, Journalism, Psychological Effects of Hate Speech, Media Literacy, Social Media

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Issue
Vol. 74 No. 1 (2026)