This study aimed to explore the impact of visual images on the psychological state of media students, with a focus on a specific case study related to the war in Gaza. Analyzing the effect of visual images on students in this context is essential, given their direct interaction with media and the images presented to them. Media students are considered the most interactive and affected audience by images due to their specialization and future roles in media and journalism fields. This study is an attempt to understand the psychological effects of visual images on this particular group of students, which could contribute to the development of more effective strategies for visual communication and audience influence in the future.
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