Fred Fedler
Biographic Data
| ID | 4909243 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Fred Fedler |
| GIVEN NAMES | Fred |
| FAMILY NAME | Fedler |
| SIGNATURE | FEDLER F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Central Florida |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 34 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1984 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Paparazzi and picture chasers share similar philosophies and reputations, not tactics
Critics call the paparazzi a new breed of intrusive photographers who abuse celebrities, then sell the resulting images. Yet, a hundred years ago, newspapers' picture chasers in the United States were criticised for similar reasons. Why? Pictures attracted readers and were especially important in an era when the newspaper industry was fiercely competitive in the United States, much like today's magazine and television industries. In addition, jou…
An Historical Analysis of Journalists′ Attitudes toward Advertisers and Advertising's Influence
Journalists often seem to have contradictory attitudes toward advertisers and advertising's influence. The relationship is necessary but complicated and no studies have investigated its historic roots. Thus, this article explores the perspective of “journalism's early insiders,” through an historical analysis of autobiographies, biographies, and magazine articles written by and about early U.S. newspaper reporters and editors. Results reveal eigh…
Insiders' Stories
Journalists often complain about stress, but stress in the newsroom is not new. Earlier generations of journalists also endured it and received no help for it. This study explores how early journalists coped with stress through an historical analysis of autobiographies, biographies, and magazine articles written by and about early U.S. newspaper reporters and editors. Results reveal that early journalists blamed nine factors for their stress and …
Reporters' difficult relationship with editors
The conflict between reporters and editors has existed since the beginning of time. The basic cause was simple: reporters and editors had different interests/responsibilities. Early reporters were trained on-the-job. Their lessons were harsh and working conditions dreadful. Reporters were most upset, however, by editors' handling of their stories. Editors' views were much different. They worked at top speed all day, pressured from all sides. They…
Journalism's Status in Academia
In 1983, Dennis warned that journalism education appears to be on the ragged edge of being so hopelessly outdated that its usefulness may soon be severely questioned. 1Since then, other authors have asked whether journalism education is becoming endangered species.2 The question arises because journalism and mass communication (JMC) programs are experiencing multitude of problems. At the same time, severe financial pressures have forced colleges …
Growing body of evidence refutes some criticisms of journalism schools
Professionals in the newspaper industry continue to criticize the journalism schools that train 80% of their new colleagues. Typically, professionals criticize journalism schools' courses, students, faculty members and emphasis on PhD's and research. Faculty members, in turn, lash back at their critics. After years of debate, everyone can move beyond its generalities, charges and counter-charges. A growing body of evidence reveals that several - …
Public often mistaken about the media and U.S. journalists
During the past 20 years, more and more researchers have studied America's journalists. As a result, we have learned more about journalists' characteristics: their age, sex, race, education, income, and opinions, for example. Previous studies have shown that a majority of the nation's journalists are white males with middle-class backgrounds and college degrees. The journalists tend to be younger and more mobile than other Americans. However, the…
Journalists Who Leave the News Media Seem Happier, Find Better Jobs
A Central Florida survey found more than half the area's former journalists had planned to make the field their life-time career, but left within 12 years. Most were well-educated and apparently successful, yet they portrayed journalism as a frustrating profession, characterized by low pay, poor management and bad hours. They found new jobs with more freedom, better working conditions and real job security. Many went into public relations, and 72…
An Equity Theory Explanation of Bystanders' Reactions to Shoplifting
Studies Show People Still Willing to Help a Stranger, but Especially a Woman
Five field studies indicate that most people will help anyone, even a stranger, who requests their help. But also, people are more willing to help women than men and, under most circumstances, people who are well dressed rather than poorly dressed
Insiders' Stories
Journalists often complain about stress, but stress in the newsroom is not new. Earlier generations of journalists also endured it and received no help for it. This study explores how early journalists coped with stress through an historical analysis of autobiographies, biographies, and magazine articles written by and about early U.S. newspaper reporters and editors. Results reveal that early journalists blamed nine factors for their stress and …
An Historical Analysis of Journalists′ Attitudes toward Advertisers and Advertising's Influence
Journalists often seem to have contradictory attitudes toward advertisers and advertising's influence. The relationship is necessary but complicated and no studies have investigated its historic roots. Thus, this article explores the perspective of “journalism's early insiders,” through an historical analysis of autobiographies, biographies, and magazine articles written by and about early U.S. newspaper reporters and editors. Results reveal eigh…
Journalism's Status in Academia
In 1983, Dennis warned that journalism education appears to be on the ragged edge of being so hopelessly outdated that its usefulness may soon be severely questioned. 1Since then, other authors have asked whether journalism education is becoming endangered species.2 The question arises because journalism and mass communication (JMC) programs are experiencing multitude of problems. At the same time, severe financial pressures have forced colleges …
Journalists Who Leave the News Media Seem Happier, Find Better Jobs
A Central Florida survey found more than half the area's former journalists had planned to make the field their life-time career, but left within 12 years. Most were well-educated and apparently successful, yet they portrayed journalism as a frustrating profession, characterized by low pay, poor management and bad hours. They found new jobs with more freedom, better working conditions and real job security. Many went into public relations, and 72…
An Equity Theory Explanation of Bystanders' Reactions to Shoplifting
Studies Show People Still Willing to Help a Stranger, but Especially a Woman
Five field studies indicate that most people will help anyone, even a stranger, who requests their help. But also, people are more willing to help women than men and, under most circumstances, people who are well dressed rather than poorly dressed
Public often mistaken about the media and U.S. journalists
During the past 20 years, more and more researchers have studied America's journalists. As a result, we have learned more about journalists' characteristics: their age, sex, race, education, income, and opinions, for example. Previous studies have shown that a majority of the nation's journalists are white males with middle-class backgrounds and college degrees. The journalists tend to be younger and more mobile than other Americans. However, the…
Journalists Who Leave the News Media Seem Happier, Find Better Jobs
A Central Florida survey found more than half the area's former journalists had planned to make the field their life-time career, but left within 12 years. Most were well-educated and apparently successful, yet they portrayed journalism as a frustrating profession, characterized by low pay, poor management and bad hours. They found new jobs with more freedom, better working conditions and real job security. Many went into public relations, and 72…
Growing body of evidence refutes some criticisms of journalism schools
Professionals in the newspaper industry continue to criticize the journalism schools that train 80% of their new colleagues. Typically, professionals criticize journalism schools' courses, students, faculty members and emphasis on PhD's and research. Faculty members, in turn, lash back at their critics. After years of debate, everyone can move beyond its generalities, charges and counter-charges. A growing body of evidence reveals that several - …
Journalism's Status in Academia
In 1983, Dennis warned that journalism education appears to be on the ragged edge of being so hopelessly outdated that its usefulness may soon be severely questioned. 1Since then, other authors have asked whether journalism education is becoming endangered species.2 The question arises because journalism and mass communication (JMC) programs are experiencing multitude of problems. At the same time, severe financial pressures have forced colleges …
Reporters' difficult relationship with editors
The conflict between reporters and editors has existed since the beginning of time. The basic cause was simple: reporters and editors had different interests/responsibilities. Early reporters were trained on-the-job. Their lessons were harsh and working conditions dreadful. Reporters were most upset, however, by editors' handling of their stories. Editors' views were much different. They worked at top speed all day, pressured from all sides. They…
Insiders' Stories
Journalists often complain about stress, but stress in the newsroom is not new. Earlier generations of journalists also endured it and received no help for it. This study explores how early journalists coped with stress through an historical analysis of autobiographies, biographies, and magazine articles written by and about early U.S. newspaper reporters and editors. Results reveal that early journalists blamed nine factors for their stress and …
An Historical Analysis of Journalists′ Attitudes toward Advertisers and Advertising's Influence
Journalists often seem to have contradictory attitudes toward advertisers and advertising's influence. The relationship is necessary but complicated and no studies have investigated its historic roots. Thus, this article explores the perspective of “journalism's early insiders,” through an historical analysis of autobiographies, biographies, and magazine articles written by and about early U.S. newspaper reporters and editors. Results reveal eigh…
Paparazzi and picture chasers share similar philosophies and reputations, not tactics
Critics call the paparazzi a new breed of intrusive photographers who abuse celebrities, then sell the resulting images. Yet, a hundred years ago, newspapers' picture chasers in the United States were criticised for similar reasons. Why? Pictures attracted readers and were especially important in an era when the newspaper industry was fiercely competitive in the United States, much like today's magazine and television industries. In addition, jou…
Political science (8 works) · Media Studies and Communication (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Journalism (6 works) · Media studies (6 works) · Law (5 works) · Newspaper (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Public relations (4 works)