Value-based Journalism

Value-based Journalism:
A Global Survey of the Perceptions of Newspaper Journalists

QUESTIONNAIRE

Dr. P.L. Joshi, Professor ,
University of Bahrain,
Box 32038, Bahrain

(Email: joshi@buss.uob.bh ; prem@acadjoshi.com )
www.acadjoshi.com

Fax: 00973 17 449776 or 00973 17 438603

(Please return this questionnaire either as an attachment or Fax it or send it by post . Anonymity and confidentiality of responses is assured. The survey is purely for academic purposes.
In case you do not wish to reply to any specific questions except QUESTION NO 1, please leave that question blank.
Thanks).

Objective of the survey : To examine the perceptions of newspaper journalists on the issue of value-based journalism in today’s globalization, i.e. which important values guide them in their reporting on news, views and analysis? The topic of the survey is very current and newsworthy.
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1. The following are some of the universal values for journalism which may be expected to be followed in reporting of news, views, analysis etc. by the journalists. To what extent do you agree/disagree that these values are followed? ( Please enter either a score or tick in the appropriate column). Rating scale is :

Strongly agree (5) Agree (4) Neutral (3) Disagree (2) Strongly disagree (1)

Some Universal Values
Strongly
agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
1. Truth and Accuracy





2. Objectivity





3. Completeness





4. Aggressiveness





5. Fairness





6. Accountability





7. Avoiding violation of others privacy





8. Courage





9. Independence





10. Perseverance





11. Verification of facts





12. Loyalty





13. Inquisitiveness





14 Transparency





15. Compassion





16. Public interest





Any other ( pls. Specify …….








Any comments and suggestions in the above context :
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2. Do you think that cultural values and the legal system prevalent in your country influence your reporting on news and views ?
a). Yes □ b) No □ c) Undecided □

3. To what extent do you feel that sensationalizing of stories in the newspapers have become essential for survival and growth of journalism in the age of globalization?

a) To a very large extent □ b) To a large extent □ c) To some extent □
d) Undecided □ e) Not at all □

Any comments and suggestions in respect of (2) and (3) :

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4. Based on your experiences, how often do you use the following approaches to journalism. Please use the following rating scale: ( You can either tick the columns or enter a score ).

To a very large extent (5) To a large extent ( 4) Undecided (3)
To a least extent ( 2) Never (1)

Statement
Always
To a large extent
Undecided
To a lesser extent
Never
1. Skill-based journalism





2. Evidence –based journalism





3. Investigating journalism





4. Value –based journalism





5. A combination of these






5. Please use a rating Scale: of Strongly agree ( 5) ………………Strongly disagree (1)


Strongly
agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Do you think that it is difficult to follow a value-based journalism in the age of globalization?











Are there any barriers which hinder you in following a value-based journalism?
Yes □ No □

If yes, can you list any THREE such main barriers:?
1. ……………………………………………………………………….
2………………………………………………………..
3…………………………………………………………

General Information:

1. Name of the respondent (optional) …..
2. Gender: Male □

3. Country : …….. City……

4. Age (years) :

Less than 25 yrs
25-35 yrs
35-45 yrs
45 and more






5. Educational background : ( Pls. tick the appropriate column)

Under-graduate
Graduate
Post-graduate
Others (Pls. specify…….




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6. Present Position : ( Please tick the appropriate one)

Chief-Editor or Editor

Sub-Editor

Other editorial Staff

Reporter /journalist

Columnist

Critique

Freelance

Others ( pl. specify



7. Total experience in journalism :
Less than 5 year
5- 10 years
10-15 years
15 and more years










Would you be interested in receiving a summary of the findings of this study?

a) Yes □ b) No □

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Thanks for your participation and kind cooperation . I appreciate and RESPECT your opinions.



NOTE:

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