Wpływ konwergencji w mediach na sytuację zawodową pracowników środków masowego przekazu w odbiorze studentów dziennikarstwa
The influence of media convergence on the professional situation of journalists – selected aspects

Author(s): Dariusz Krawczyk
Subject(s): Media studies, Communication studies, Theory of Communication
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: press; information politics; journalism; media;professional career;
Summary/Abstract: Media convergence constitutes one of the most important factors impacting the journalistic practice. For this reason; the article discusses the perception of the consequences of the process of convergence for the journalistic practice in journalism students. The vast majority of students (86;1%) claimed that convergence meaningfully impacts the work of journalists; while the opinions as to the character of those consequences varied greatly; with 44;6% identifying those consequences as negative; and 41;5% as positive. While analyzing the possible influence of social media on journalism; it should be noted that less than 3% of students claimed not to have a Facebook account. The changes in functioning of mass media find their reflection in the opinion regarding the prestige associated with the profession. As much as 61% of respondents; while asked about the changes in the level of renown associated with the profession; claimed that such prestige has significantly decreased.

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