JOURNALISTS PERCEPTION OF THE INFLUENCE OF ICT IN ENHANCING JOURNALISM PRACTICE IN OWERRI, IMO STATE

Obayi, Paul Martins and Chima, Onyebuchi Alexander and Uwanuakwa, Paschaline C. JOURNALISTS PERCEPTION OF THE INFLUENCE OF ICT IN ENHANCING JOURNALISM PRACTICE IN OWERRI, IMO STATE. ESUT Journal of Media Studies..

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Abstract

This study sought to examine journalists’ perception of the influence of ICT in enhancing journalism practice in Nigeria, with special focus on journalists in Owerri, Imo State. The study asked among other questions: How has ICT influenced journalism practice in Owerri? The Technological Acceptance model and Technological Determinism theory were used as theoretical framework of the study. The study adopted survey research method. Using census principle for sample size determination, the total of 220 respondents which served as the population of the study (the total number of registered journalists in Imo State as contained in the register of The Nigeria Union of journalists Imo State chapter) were studied. Questionnaire served as instrument of the study. Findings showed that 90% of journalists in Owerri had access to ICTs and that 82% of journalists had been aided by ICT in news gathering and reportage to a large extent. It also revealed that 58% of journalists in Owerri are facing challenges of high cost of installing new technologies in media houses while 90% of journalists in Owerri strongly agreed that ICT has influenced the way they carry out their duties. The study concluded that ICT has improved journalism practice in Imo State. It also recommended that media houses should expend resources in ICT gadgets, in order to enhance and sustain ICT complaint journalism profession.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 29 Sep 2019 07:49
Last Modified: 29 Sep 2019 07:49
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/2190

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