scholarly journals Reflections on the Independent Mass Media of Post-Soviet Countries and Political Competitiveness

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 565-588
Author(s):  
Nataliia Steblyna ◽  
Jaroslav Dvorak
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Formal Analysis ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Media Content ◽  
Competitive Authoritarianism ◽  
Political News ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
Political Competitiveness ◽  
Media Discourses ◽  
Democratic Country

Abstract The aim of this paper is to analyse political activity in the mass media discourses of states with more democratic and more authoritative regimes respectively, so as to show a clear difference in the context of a formal analysis of mass media content. The current study examines political news on qualitative online media portals in Lithuania, Belarus and Ukraine. Thirty years ago, these states began their independent transition from a closed system to openness/democracy. However, at today’s transition point, only Lithuania is considered a democratic country. In different periods Ukraine has been considered an example of competitive authoritarianism, while Belarus deviated towards complete authoritarianism and dictatorship. All political news items between 2005–2020 (for delfi.lt – since 2007) were collected with the help of the Python program. To measure the indicators, several Python programs were designed. The results of the research confirmed that the intensity of political activity differs in the mass media discourses of states with more democratic (Lithuania, Ukraine) and more authoritative (Belarus) regimes. Furthermore, a clear difference was shown in terms of five indicators, average indicators and the dynamics thereof.

ANALISIS BERITA POLITIK PADA SURAT KABAR HARIAN (SKH) KEDAULATAN RAKYAT TENTANG PEMBERANTASAN KORUPSI DI ERA PEMERINTAHAN JOKOWI-JK

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-250
Author(s):  
Ririn Risnawati
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Text Structure ◽  
The Political ◽  
Daily Newspaper ◽  
Political News ◽  
Local Mass ◽  
News Analysis ◽  
The Mass Media

This study examines the Political News Analysis of the Sovereignty of the People's Sovereignty on Eradicating Corruption as the Independence of the Mass Media in Proclaiming the Performance of the Jokowi-JK Government which focuses on 1 year of its administration (20 October 2014 October 20 2015). This research is based on two things, namely: first, how is the analysis of the political news regarding Corruption Eradication in the local mass media (Kedaulatan Rakyat) in reporting on the performance of the Jokowi-JK government; second, how the independence of the local mass media in reporting on the performance of the Jokowi-JK government in the area of ??corruption eradication. Media independence is seen from the method of Qualitative Approach with Critical Paradigm namely Critical Discourse Analysis; using Teun A. van Dijk's Model Analysis of text production involving aspects of cognition and social context.  The production of text in the political news regarding the Eradication of Corruption in Judging the Performance of the Jokowi-JK Government presented by the Kedaulatan Rakyat SKH is a strong text structure. The Kedaulatan Rakyat Daily Newspaper is able to provide detailed Semantic Structure and more coherent relationships between words / sentences. In addition, the Kedaulatan Rakyat Daily Newspaper minimizes graphics and metaphor as rhetorical elements so as to be able to present more real and factual news. starting from text, social cognition and social context. The news on SKH Kedaulatan Rakyat is able to present the factual news objectivity in accordance with the truth and relevance. Not only that, the objectivity of the news about justice is able to be fulfilled by the People's Sovereignty SKH by presenting balanced news and explaining it more neutral without the support of the mass media. Keywords: Political News, Independence, Mass Media, Eradication of Corruption

scholarly journals The Big Brother Naija TV Reality Show as Coordinate of Media Functions and Dysfunctions

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Bolu John Folayan ◽  
Olubunmi Ajibade ◽  
Olubunmi Dipo Adedoyin ◽  
Toyin Segun Onayinka ◽  
Toluwani Titilola Folayan
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Media Content ◽  
Big Brother ◽  
Reality Show ◽  
South West ◽  
The Media ◽  
Basic Functions ◽  
The Mass Media

The mass media play at least five basic functions which include news dissemination, surveillance of the environment, correlation of the components of the society, entertainment and transmission of social heritage.  Sometimes, disruptions and impairments do occur in the performance of these roles and some of these basic functions become dysfunctions, which turn the media into purveyor of negative values. The present study investigates how popular the Nigerian TV reality show, Big Brother Naija (BBN), is perceived by its viewers. Three hundred heavy viewers of the programme were surveyed from Lagos and Ede, South-West Nigeria, and their opinions and attitudes were sought regarding; why they like or dislike the programme; the gratifications that those who like the programme derive and whether the BBN, as media content, is generally functional or dysfunctional to the society. Sixty-six per cent 66 (33.7%) of respondents like the programme because it entertains. Half of the respondents, 99(50.5%) dislike ‘immoral aspects’ of the programme. The viewers affirm that the eviction part of the programme was their highest form of gratification.  Most respondents, despite public outcry against the programme, consider the programme to be “functional”. Findings reinforce the postulation that TV viewers are not passive consumers of media contents.

scholarly journals DICTION as a Tool for Studying the Mass Media

2014 ◽  
pp. 462-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Lance Holbert
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Media Content ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Systematic Assessment ◽  
Message Tailoring ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Mass Media

This chapter offers a systematic assessment of DICTION’s ability to address a wide range of media content. Each of the media-related works in this volume reflects a unique mix of communication inputs, and DICTION proves itself able to generate valid and reliable insights on a diverse range of material. In addition, the chapter focuses on a series of challenges (e.g., Message Tailoring, Hypertext, Interactivity) and opportunities (e.g., big data) for DICTION in relation to the study of media content. The program and the researchers who utilize it need to continue to evolve with the changing media landscape in order to generate practical knowledge that is relevant to improving communication.

scholarly journals Knowledge Configuration about Ciletuh UNESCO Global Geopark in Mass Media

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eli Jamilah Mihardja ◽  
Prima Mulyasari Agustini ◽  
Guson P Kuntarto
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Media Content ◽  
Development Data ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
Sustainable Regional Development

This study intends to describe the discourse of the geopark in Indonesia in the Indonesian media. Media coverage is a form of knowledge in society, including about geopark in the context of sustainable regional development. Data was obtained based on analysis of media content (local and national) during 2019 and analyzed. by using sociology knowledge approach of discourse. As a result, the mass media, as a source of knowledge in society, should be able to play a greater role in providing understanding to audiences about the geopark and aspects of sustainable regional development.

The impact of the mass media on public images of mental illness: media content and audience belief

1994 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Greg Philo ◽  
Jenny Secker ◽  
Steve Platt ◽  
Lesley Henderson ◽  
Greg McLaughlin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Media Content ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
The Impact

”MARTIAL ARTS” TOURISM” IN THE MASS MEDIA (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE FIGHT QUEST TV PROGRAMME)

2019 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 169-185
Author(s):  
Przemysław Pawelec
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Martial Arts ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Sports Tourism ◽  
Television Programme ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
Media Discourses ◽  
Tv Show

Purpose. Analysis of the image of "martial arts and fighting sports" tourism in mass media which was created on the basis of selected materials and means of communication used for their presentation. Indication of discourses related to participants` travels in order to gain theoretical and practical knowledge on martial arts and fighting sports (with indication of exposed and potentially marginalised content) on the example of the Fight Quest TV show. Methods. Qualitative analysis of the mass media content of thirteen episodes. The subject of this analysis was audiovisual materials considered in terms of selected content constituting elements of compositional modality (including production, existence and potential reception). The coding of responses (possibly in the most relevant categories) and the presentation of the results were carried out using the Atlas.ti computer programme. Findings. The use of specialist discourse on the subject of martial arts and fighting sports by the creators of the show. The positive attitude of the main characters to learning martial arts and fighting sports as one of the forms of cultural tourism. The marginal occurrence of the subject of practicing sightseeing and religious tourism by the participants. Research and conclusions limitations. Empirical research concerns only one television programme and does not take other types of media productions with similar themes into account. Practical implications. The results of the research may be useful both in terms of analysis of various types of tourism and media discourses about "martial arts and fighting sports" tourism. Originality. Analysis of the subject of "martial arts and fighting sports" tourism in a small number of scientific studies. Type of paper. An article presenting the results of empirical research.

scholarly journals Cognitive distortions in the reflection of civic identity in China: on the material of Russian-language media of East and Western

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (44) ◽  
pp. 115-125
Author(s):  
Yuan Lin ◽  
Irina S. Karabulatova ◽  
Alexander N. Shirobokov ◽  
Aleksei O. Bakhus ◽  
Elena N. Lobanova
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Cognitive Distortions ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Cognitive Distortion ◽  
Civic Identity ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Media Discourses

This article is devoted to the analysis of cognitive distortion in the mass media as a method of forming a civic identity. Due to the increasing influence of mass media and information technologies, the growth of information impact, the problem of the formation of civil identity is becoming more and more significant, and the mass media is a tool for the formation of civil identity. The authors consider the method of cognitive distortion in the mass media as a method of forming a civic identity in modern media. Culture in the Russian and Chinese traditions reveals both universals and peculiarities. The authors analyze how the attitude to civil identity is transmitted in Russian and Chinese media discourses, which allows us to understand the difference in background knowledge and identify cognitive distortions in translation. The authors see differences in the ethnopedagogic strategies of the state that ensure a positive attitude to civic identity in the Chinese digital space, which has parallels with the Soviet discourse. At the same time, the authors believe that the assimilation of Western models of admiration for their values has a negative impact on the formation of generational continuity and ethno-socio-cultural experience in the traditions of countries.

scholarly journals Influence of the Mass Media Content on Ukrainian Society

2014 ◽  
pp. 57-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maksym Khylko ◽  
Vitalii Kornieiev
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Mass Communication ◽  
Online News ◽  
Media Content ◽  
Field Phase ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
Ukrainian Society

With aim to study the influence of the mass media content on Ukrainian society, the anonymous sociological survey was held, the field phase of which took place in December 2013 and January 2014. It was found that the greatest influence on Ukrainian society is made by such channels of mass communication as TV, online news resources and social networks. The study proved a low level of influence of books and printed press, less than those of advertising. We disclosed the main factors, which prevent a large part of the respondents from buying and reading more output of Ukrainian publishers, while the content of the latter is mainly consistent with the readers’ needs and interests. We developed a hypothesis on the survey results, that the readers comprehend worse the contents of electronic books received in illegal manner, than the content of legally purchased books.

Changing Media, Changing Politics in Japan

2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
MASAKI TANIGUCHI
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Party Organization ◽  
Soft Or ◽  
Political News ◽  
Democratic Practice ◽  
Tv News ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This paper demonstrates that recent changes in the mass media, especially TV programs, change democratic practice. I argue that this theory is applicable not only to the US, but also to Japan after the 1990s. This paper is organized as follows: the first section confirms that the increase in TV news after the 1980s is driven by an increase in ‘soft’ or ‘infotaining’ political news. The second section describes the changes in political practice – elections, policy processes, and party organization brought about by this change in the mass media, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Mass Media Effects: Mobilization or Media Malaise?

1999 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 577-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
KENNETH NEWTON
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Media Effects ◽  
Media Content ◽  
Modern Democracy ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
Modern Mass ◽  
Political Apathy

According to some, the modern mass media have a malign effect on modern democracy, tending to induce political apathy, alienation, cynicism and a loss of social capital – in a word, ‘mediamalaise’. Some theorists argue that this is the result of media content, others that it is the consequence of the form of the media, especially television. According to others, the mass media, in conjunction with rising educational levels, help to inform and mobilize people politically, making them more knowledgeable and understanding. This study investigates the mobilization and mediamalaise hypotheses, and finds little to support the latter. Reading a broadsheet newspaper regularly is strongly associated with mobilization, while watching a lot of television has a weaker association of the same kind. Tabloid newspapers and general television are not strongly associated with measures of mediamalaise. It seems to be the content of the media, rather than its form which is important.

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