Picturesque locations have been linked to selfie deaths and injuries, many by tourists. But we need to move away from victim blaming and find the right communication strategy, say these researchers.
SYDNEY: Selfies have been called everything from an art form to narcissistic and a sign of a dysfunctional society. They can also kill.
But it’s not clear how effective these strategies have been. If anything, selfie incidents seem to be increasing globally. These are all examples people once considered “normal”, which we now see as risky. Taking dangerous selfies needs to be added to that list. Signs at selfie hotspots are one thing. But we know signs are often ignored, or simply not seen. So we need to better communicate safety messages to selfie takers when and how they will actually take notice.
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