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Perceptions of Journalism in a Cross-National Perspective : An Assessment of News Users in Three European Countries

Serrano-Puche, Javier and Sierra, Aurken and Rodríguez-Virgili, Jordi (2024) Perceptions of Journalism in a Cross-National Perspective : An Assessment of News Users in Three European Countries. KOME: AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PURE COMMUNICATION INQUIRY, 12 (2). pp. 1-21. ISSN 2063-7330

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Abstract

This study compares news users’ perceptions of journalism in Germany, Spain and the United Kingdom. Two cross-national surveys were conducted, each with over 2,000 participants in the respective countries. The surveys examined users’ evaluations of journalism’s relevance to society and its fulfilment of three key functions: holding the powerful to account, rapidly disseminating information to the public and providing analysis of current affairs. The findings highlight a gap between the social importance attributed to journalism and satisfaction with media performance. Information dissemination is perceived as the most effectively achieved function, while functions requiring more watchdog or analytical efforts receive less recognition in media activity. Age and education level are influential socio-demographic variables in news users’ perceptions. Older respondents and those with higher education levels view journalism as more relevant. Finally, Germany places a higher importance on journalism compared to Spain, with the United Kingdom occupying an intermediate position.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: journalism, media performance, professional roles, news users, comparative analysis
Subjects: H Social Sciences / társadalomtudományok > HE Transportation and Communications / Szállítás, hírközlés > HE2 Communications / hírközlés
Depositing User: Erika Bilicsi
Date Deposited: 03 Aug 2024 11:28
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2024 11:40
URI: https://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/94581

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