ShodhPatra: International Journal of Science and Humanities

Effects of Alarming Rise of Violent News Coverage by the National Media on Manipuri Diaspora

The study examines the effect of the alarming rise of violent national media coverage of the ethnic conflict between the Kuki-Meitei on Manipuri Diaspora. Media and news broadcasts are created by specific cultural contexts and dockets, which in turn, influence public perception and psychological well-being. There is a need to understand the fact that National news media have increasingly adopted elements of truculence, sensationalism, gratuitous aggressiveness, and framing, which may contribute to negative perception, affecting the mindset of Manipur diaspora. This study employed a survey research design using a structured Google Forms questionnaire to collect data from 100 diaspora respondents between the ages of 18 and 30 years. The findings reveal that the majority, 80% of respondents, experienced frustration and psychological disturbance, while 56% of respondents reported a reduced desire to visit Manipur amidst conflict after viewing violent and aggressive news. Overall, the study highlights the psychological strain, negative impact on Tourism, and a sense of disillusionment within the Manipuri diaspora. These outcomes highlight the need for more ethical, balanced, and context-sensitive media reporting to lessen adverse psychological effects and maintain the socio-cultural integrity of Manipur. Keywords: Violent News Coverage, National Media, Tourism, Manipuri Diaspora.