Responsible journalism in conflicted societies: trust and public service across new and old divides
London; New York:
Routledge
(2023), xii, 216 pp., index
ISBN 978-1-00-317821-7 (ebook)
"Applying an inclusive concept of ‘conflicted societies’ that goes beyond those affected by violent conflict to include traditionally ‘stable’ but increasingly polarised democracies, such as the UK and the USA, contributors engage with longstanding questions and new challenges surrounding concepts of responsibility, trust, public service, and public interest in journalism. The unique span of studies offers international scope, including societies often overlooked in media and journalism studies, such as Northern Ireland, Turkey, Cyprus, Pakistan, The Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic. Chapters also feature contemporary case studies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as a route into understanding the pertinent issue of fake news, and the ‘local turn’ in journalism." (Publisher)
Contents
Introduction / Jake Lynch and Charis Rice, 1
Section I: Responsibility and Viability in Journalism – The Turn to Local News
1 Trust and Ethics in Local Journalism: A Distinctive Orientation Towards Responsible Journalism and Ethical Practices / Julie Firmstone, John Steel, Martin Conboy, Charlotte Elliott-Harvey, Carl Fox, Jane Mulderrig, Joe Saunders, and Paul Wragg, 15
2 Community Journalism as Responsible Journalism / Karin Wahl-Jorgensen, 30
3 Where’s the Fake News in Hyperlocal Media? Trust Amongst Citizen Journalists and Participatory Audiences in Local Facebook Pages / Jerome Turner and David Harte, 44
Section II: Reform Agendas in Study of News About Conflict and Peace
4 Peace Journalism Revisited: Challenging the One-Size-Fits-All Approach / Cecilia Arregui Olivera, 61
5 Constructive Information Practices After Training: Feasibility, Aspects, and Effects in Peace Journalism Media Production / Jake Lynch and Giuliana Tiripelli, 77
6 The Matter of Journalists’ Social Psychological Processes in Divided and Conflicted Society
Huri Yontucu and Metin Ersoy, 93
7 Peace Journalism in a Non-Western Context: A Theoretical Perspective / Shabir Hussain, 110
8 Journalism in Times of Pandemic: Ethical and Responsible Reporting in Transitional Societies [ DR Congo, Central African Republic]/ Fabíola Ortiz dos Santos, 123
Section III: The People Formerly Known as Audiences – New Roles and Relationships with Publics
9 Trust in Media: Relevance, Responsibility, and Epistemic Needs in Divided Societies / Charis Rice and Maureen Taylor, 141
10 Responsible Journalism and Personalized News Communication: A Potential Route Toward More Relevant and Accountable News / Burton St John III and Kirsten Johnson, 156
11 Trust in News in the Context of Political Polarization. A Case Study of Turkey / Cigdem Bozdag and Suncem Kocer, 170
12 Objectivity as a Post-truth Excuse in Dystopian Realities / Robin Blom, 183
13 Edification and Awareness: Educating the Public to Become More Media Literate Citizens / Judith Roberts, 198
Section I: Responsibility and Viability in Journalism – The Turn to Local News
1 Trust and Ethics in Local Journalism: A Distinctive Orientation Towards Responsible Journalism and Ethical Practices / Julie Firmstone, John Steel, Martin Conboy, Charlotte Elliott-Harvey, Carl Fox, Jane Mulderrig, Joe Saunders, and Paul Wragg, 15
2 Community Journalism as Responsible Journalism / Karin Wahl-Jorgensen, 30
3 Where’s the Fake News in Hyperlocal Media? Trust Amongst Citizen Journalists and Participatory Audiences in Local Facebook Pages / Jerome Turner and David Harte, 44
Section II: Reform Agendas in Study of News About Conflict and Peace
4 Peace Journalism Revisited: Challenging the One-Size-Fits-All Approach / Cecilia Arregui Olivera, 61
5 Constructive Information Practices After Training: Feasibility, Aspects, and Effects in Peace Journalism Media Production / Jake Lynch and Giuliana Tiripelli, 77
6 The Matter of Journalists’ Social Psychological Processes in Divided and Conflicted Society
Huri Yontucu and Metin Ersoy, 93
7 Peace Journalism in a Non-Western Context: A Theoretical Perspective / Shabir Hussain, 110
8 Journalism in Times of Pandemic: Ethical and Responsible Reporting in Transitional Societies [ DR Congo, Central African Republic]/ Fabíola Ortiz dos Santos, 123
Section III: The People Formerly Known as Audiences – New Roles and Relationships with Publics
9 Trust in Media: Relevance, Responsibility, and Epistemic Needs in Divided Societies / Charis Rice and Maureen Taylor, 141
10 Responsible Journalism and Personalized News Communication: A Potential Route Toward More Relevant and Accountable News / Burton St John III and Kirsten Johnson, 156
11 Trust in News in the Context of Political Polarization. A Case Study of Turkey / Cigdem Bozdag and Suncem Kocer, 170
12 Objectivity as a Post-truth Excuse in Dystopian Realities / Robin Blom, 183
13 Edification and Awareness: Educating the Public to Become More Media Literate Citizens / Judith Roberts, 198
