Radio journalists and the Internet: A study on perceptions

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2012

Authors

Bastos, Helder (Author) FLUP; Lima, Helena (Author) FLUP; Moutinho, Nuno (Author) FLUP; Reis, Ana Isabel (Author) FLUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Radio Evolution Conference Proceedings

Pages: 103-116

Radio Evolution ECREA conference

Braga, 14 a 16 de Setembro de 2011

Scientific classification

FOS: Social sciences > Media and communications

CORDIS: Social sciences > Communication sciences > Media studies

Other information

Resumo (PT): This study investigates how Portuguese radio journalists evaluate the changes that have occurred in the profession since the Internet has been integrated in newsrooms. The main purpose is to understand how these professional perceive the influence of the Internet on journalism practices, roles and ethics. In order to achieve this purpose, it was carried out a survey of 30 journalists working at the four main Portuguese radio stations newsrooms. Results confirm that Internet is considered a positive influence on journalism. The global network allows an enhancement of journalists’ communicative and practical performance, but is perceived has having a limited impact on traditional journalists’ roles in a democratic society.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

Notes: http://www.lasics.uminho.pt/ojs/index.php/radioevolution/issue/view/67