Social Themes in US Medical Drama Coding
Abstract
This Excel dataset contains manual content analysis coding for social themes represented in American medical drama series. The coding systematically categorizes episodes and storylines across four primary thematic areas: COVID-19 pandemic representation, abortion and reproductive rights, systemic racism and racial discrimination, and gender-based violence.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Media Influence and Health
Communication and COVID-19 Impact
Film in Education and Therapy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Dataset