Citizen news content creationPerceptions about professional journalists and the additive double moderating role of social and traditional media

  1. Manuel Goyanes 1
  2. Homero Gil de Zúñiga 2
  1. 1 Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
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    Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

    Madrid, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03ths8210

  2. 2 Universidad de Salamanca
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    Universidad de Salamanca

    Salamanca, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02f40zc51

Journal:
El profesional de la información

ISSN: 1386-6710,  1699-2407

Year of publication: 2021

Issue Title: Multidisciplinar

Volume: 30

Issue: 1

Type: Article

DOI: 10.3145/EPI.2021.ENE.01 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Since the emergence and growing popularity of digital technologies and social media platforms, the relationship between professional and citizen journalism has been challenging. In recent years, however, this critical relationship has de-escalated due to a growing collaboration in shaping a complemental news repertoire. This study examines how social and traditional news use and users’ perceptions on professional journalism affect citizens’ news content creation. Based on survey data from Spain, we first find that social media use for news and users’ positive perceptions on professional journalism predict citizens’ news production behavior. Second, social media use for news and traditional media consumption are explored as additive moderators over the relationship of users’ perceptions on professional journalism on citizens’ news content creation, showing a positive significant effect. This study contributes to current conversations on the potential symbiotic association between professional and citizens journalism, arguing that citizens’ perceptual appraisals on professional journalism are key in fostering public’s participation through news content creation.

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