La imagen de la inmigración en la ficción transmitida en horario estelar en la televisión española

Abstract

The article describes the results of a content analysis on the image of immigrants in prime time television fiction in Spain, based on cultivation theory and research about ethnic minorities in the media. The data lead us to conclude that there is a clear under-representation of immigrant characters, who also tend to be depicted in mainly negative stereotypes (e.g., performing criminal activities). Results are discussed in relation to the role that television fiction could play in reducing prejudice through mediated intergroup contact (Park, 2012).

The article describes the results of a content analysis of the image of immigrants portrayed in prime- time television fiction in Spain, based on the cultivation theory and research on ethnic minorities in the media. The data indicates immigrant characters clearly are underrepresented and tend to be depicted in a negative way that reinforces stereotypes about immigrants (e.g., performing criminal activities). The results are discussed in relation to the role television fiction could play in reducing prejudice through mediated intergroup contact (Park, 2012).