Framing Earthquake and Tsunami Disasters in Local Online Media: A Comparative Study of Serambi Indonesia and Radar Sulteng

Abstract

This study examines how local online media Serambi Indonesia and Radar Sulteng frame news about earthquakes and tsunami disasters in Indonesia. The aim of the study is to understand how the framing of the media affects the public's perception and awareness of disaster management. A qualitative content analysis was carried out using Urs Dahinden's framing model to analyze 16 to 20 news stories from each portal, covering different dimensions such as conflict, economy, progress, ethics, and personalization. The results show different framing strategies: Serambi Indonesia emphasizes the disaster recovery process and government responsibility, while Radar Sulteng focuses more on the experiences of individual victims and the role of personal and government efforts in disaster recovery. Both media outlets highlight issues such as slow disaster management, a focus on physical losses, and reliance on religious explanations for disasters, often neglecting scientific perspectives. These findings suggest that while local media play a crucial role in informing the public, there is a need for better integration of scientific knowledge and a focus on disaster preparedness. The study helps to understand the role of the media in shaping public awareness and political discourse on disaster risk reduction