Kamppi Chapel of Silence in Finnish Media
Ahoinpelto, Soili (2013)
HAAGA-HELIA ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013060412746
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013060412746
Tiivistelmä
Kamppi Chapel of Silence is an Evangelical Lutheran chapel situated in Helsinki, in Narinkka Square. It was opened to the public in 2012 and is operated by various Helsinki parishes and the Social Services Department of the City of Helsinki. This thesis analyses the media reaction evoked by a spiritual building being created in the heart of a commercial city centre.
The objective of this thesis is to examine the media attention focused on this chapel, and to determine how relevant information regarding this was communicated to the public by the parties involved in the chapel’s creation. This is researched empirically, based on media monitoring conducted by Helsinki Parish Union between August 2011 and July 2012. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are used.
In addition to the empirical research, theories on communication and the media are utilised in the theoretical framework. How do the media work? Do they really influence us? If so, how? Can media influence be utilised in communicating one’s own messages to the public?
The research shows that the media attention focused on the chapel followed the Parish Union and Social Services’ common communication plan. Most of the core messages outlined in the plan were clearly portrayed in the media during the monitoring period. Some themes got more attention than others, which formed a basis for further analysis.
The objective of this thesis is to examine the media attention focused on this chapel, and to determine how relevant information regarding this was communicated to the public by the parties involved in the chapel’s creation. This is researched empirically, based on media monitoring conducted by Helsinki Parish Union between August 2011 and July 2012. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods are used.
In addition to the empirical research, theories on communication and the media are utilised in the theoretical framework. How do the media work? Do they really influence us? If so, how? Can media influence be utilised in communicating one’s own messages to the public?
The research shows that the media attention focused on the chapel followed the Parish Union and Social Services’ common communication plan. Most of the core messages outlined in the plan were clearly portrayed in the media during the monitoring period. Some themes got more attention than others, which formed a basis for further analysis.