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Self-censorship in Latvian journalism

A research note

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ID7511775
AuthorsAnda Rožukalne (0000-0001-5474-4222, Riga Stradins University, Latvia, corresponding author)
Year2020
Volume35
Issue1
Pages60-64
Publication date2020-01-07
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEuropean Journal of Communication (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0267-3231 • E-ISSN: 1460-3705
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0267323119897799
OpenAlexW3000486863
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited10

This research note analyses the interrelation between the changing media environment in Latvia and journalistic practices, with a focus on self-censorship. It is based on, first, a survey investigating journalists’ professional values and, second, semi-structured qualitative interviews with media professionals. The data indicate that the most viable self-censorship strategy is to reconcile professional principles with political and economic pressures and constraints

Censorship · Focus (optics · Journalism · Latvian · Media studies · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Sociology · Media Studies and Communication · Law

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Citations per year1.17
Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
Highly citedNo

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