Exploring the Political-Economic Factors of Participatory Journalism: Views of Online Journalists in 10 Countries

Alfred Hermida; Ari Heinonen; Babe Robert E.; Bagdikian Benh; Baker Michael; Black jay; Castells Manuel; Curran James; David Domingo; Dean Jodi; Deuze Mark; Jameson Fredric; Jane B. Singer; Jenkins Henry; Lash Scott M.; Lash Scott M.; Marina Vujnovic; Paulussen Steve; Steve Paulussen; Thorsten Quandt; Zvi Reich

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Exploring the Political-Economic Factors of Participatory Journalism: Views of Online Journalists in 10 Countries

Authors: Alfred Hermida
Ari Heinonen
Babe Robert E.
Bagdikian Benh
Baker Michael
Black jay
Castells Manuel
Curran James
David Domingo
Dean Jodi
Deuze Mark
Jameson Fredric
Jane B. Singer
Jenkins Henry
Lash Scott M.
Lash Scott M.
Marina Vujnovic
Paulussen Steve
Steve Paulussen
Thorsten Quandt
Zvi Reich
Publication date: 1 January 2010
Publisher: 'Informa UK Limited'
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Abstract

This comparative study of user-generated content (UGC) in 10 Western democracies examines the political economic aspects of citizen participation in online media, as assessed by journalists who work with this content. Drawing on interviews with more than 60 journalists, we explore their perceived economic motivations for an ongoing redefinition of traditional journalistic roles, as UGC becomes an increasingly dominant feature of news websites