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193106 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.193106 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-05 33 pages Singer, Sean Young, Alex Cohen, Adam Barrett, The Honors College Department of Psychology Text This thesis examines the discourse on firearm suicide in the United States, focusing on the contrasting narratives of gun rights and gun control advocacy groups. It analyzes how these groups use rhetorical, visual, and linguistic strategies to shape public perception and policy discussions about the link between gun ownership and suicide rates. The study highlights the role of digital media in amplifying these divergent narratives, revealing a polarized discourse that simplifies the complexities of firearm suicide. The findings advocate for a more nuanced approach to the public and policy dialogue, aiming to foster more effective suicide prevention strategies. firearm suicide gun control advocacy gun rights advocacy Political Rhetoric Public Health Suicide Prevention digital communication Framing Firearm Suicide: The Firearm Suicide Crisis in Online Political Discourse in the United States