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Media perception of freedom of the press

A comparative international analysis of 242 codes of ethics

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ID7477385
AuthorsItai Himelboim (0000-0001-7981-5613, University of Minnesota, corresponding author), Yehiel Limor (0000-0001-7670-0669, Ariel University Center, Israel)
Year2008
Volume9
Issue3
Pages235-265
Publication date2008-04-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournalism (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1464-8849 • E-ISSN: 1741-3001
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/1464884907089007
OpenAlexW2165061119
LanguageEN
Citations received13
References cited11

This study explores perceptions of freedom of the press by those who practice it: journalists and media organizations. References to freedom of the press in codes of ethics worldwide were analyzed according to the respective characteristics of organizations and the political-economic status of each country considered. The findings show that the concern journalists express about their freedom is not necessarily related to with the level of freedom of the press prevailing in their respective countries. Moreover, the codes of developing countries primarily display concern about the most fundamental freedoms of all

Democracy · Developing country · Economic growth · Economics · Ethical code · Freedom of information · Freedom of the press · Perception · Political freedom · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Media Influence and Politics · Media Studies and Communication · Psychology · Social Media and Politics · Law

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Unique citing works13
Citations per year0,81
Citation span2010 - 2026 (17)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 12

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