Media Discourse on Austerity: The Battle Between Economic Justification and Social Consequences

Wiranegara, Dian Arsitades ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8979-3292, Basori, Muchamad Adam ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4681-3803 and Purbasari, Prima ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5428-6841 (2026) Media Discourse on Austerity: The Battle Between Economic Justification and Social Consequences. LANGUAGE HORIZON – Journal of Language Studies, 14 (1). pp. 24-28. ISSN 2356-2633

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Abstract

Public opinion and acceptance of fiscal policies are greatly influenced by media framing. This study looks at how Indonesian independent and pro-government media portray the removal of civil servants' 13th and 14th salaries, influencing discussions about the legitimacy of policies and public confidence in the government. The study analyzes news articles from significant online media sources using qualitative framing analysis and Entman's framework. Results show that independent media focus on social repercussions and economic inequality, while pro-government media emphasize fiscal responsibility and economic stability. The public's trust is shaped by these divergent narratives, which can lead to either support or opposition to policies. Both prevailing and opposing narratives are further amplified by social media. By highlighting the influence of framing on economic discourse, this study advances media and policy research. It emphasizes how important it is to have open lines of communication and fair media coverage when discussing fiscal policy. Future studies should examine how audiences respond to and interact with various media platforms.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	media framing ; fiscal policy ; public perception ; austerity measures ; discourse analysis ; government trust
Subjects:	20 LANGUAGE, COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE > 2004 Linguistics > 200403 Discourse and Pragmatics
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of English Language and Letters
Depositing User:	dian arsitades wiranegara
Date Deposited:	12 May 2026 08:48

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