Journalistic Ethics: Praxis, Dysfunctions and Challenges from the Perspective of Communication Professionals in the Community of Madrid (2006-2009) Articles
Overview
published in
- Communication and Society Journal
publication date
- June 2010
start page
- 77
end page
- 104
issue
- 1
volume
- 23
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0214-0039
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2174-0895
abstract
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The results of 30 depth interviews and 410 surveys to journalists from press, radio, television, digital media and communication offices practicing in the Community of Madrid (Spain) show that the ideal of
objectivity is still pursued, that the informative contrast remains
still the way to get to the truth, and that the information protagonists
should be respected. The dissent on the coverage of disadvantaged
groups, the strong pressure of the advertising industry and the growing
ideological and political influence on the media are also highlighted by
the professionals. In this context, independence, responsibility and
personal ethics are considered essential to daily confront ethical
dilemmas.