I've always perceived how news outlets use fear for driving demand for more news, but this is the first time I read about them using helplessness, and it's intr

I've always perceived how news outlets use fear for driving demand for more news, but this is the first time I read about them using helplessness, and it's intriguing. And you sound like you have looked into this. Is there any relevant publication piece that goes deeper into this rationale?