"mean world syndrome" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by George Gerbner. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mean world syndrome (uncountable)
  1. A phenomenon whereby violence-related content of mass media makes viewers believe that the world is more dangerous than it actually is. Wikipedia link: George Gerbner, mean world syndrome Tags: uncountable Related terms: cultivation theory
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