Social Themes Interviews 01-06

Six qualitative interviews exploring viewer perspectives on the representation of abortion, racism, gender-based violence, and COVID-19 in contemporary medical drama series. Participants include diverse demographics (ages 25-52, various cultural backgrounds including Italian, Iranian, and American perspectives) discussing how these shows portray sensitive social issues, the authenticity of representations, and the potential educational versus propagandistic functions of medical narratives. Generated for doctoral dissertation research on medical drama as narrative ecosystems.