uhkakuvitus
Uhkakuvitus is a Finnish term describing the construction or presentation of threats through imagery, narrative, or framed messages designed to evoke fear, concern, or urgency among audiences. The word combines uhka (threat) and kuvitus (illustration, depiction).
In scholarly and public discourse, uhkakuvitus refers to how threats are depicted in media, politics, and public
Key mechanisms include threat framing, where the risk is highlighted as imminent or systemic; fear appeals,
Effects can be dual. A balanced use can raise awareness and motivate protective actions, while excessive or
See also: threat framing, risk communication, media rhetoric, political communication.
References: Finnish-language literature in media studies and communication research discusses uhkakuvitus as part of risk discourse