Keyword : New Media .Perception .Journalism .Media Practitioners
Author(s) : Sunny E. Udeze & Anthony O. Uche
Abstract :
New technologies have impacted and continue to impact several fields of human endeavour including the journalism profession. Many in recent times have been concerned about the whole scenario. There are divergent views especially as it relates to media practitioners operating in developing countries such as Nigeria. Debates have been on regarding the effects these new media technologies have on the old media of communication. Employing the survey methodology, this paper explored the Nigerian journalists’ perception and use of new media technologies and their impact on the old media. The population of this study comprised the One Thousand, Six Hundred and Forty Three (1643) registered journalists in Abuja, the Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The sample size of 399 was drawn from this list of registered journalists in Abuja based on the guideline for sample size selection given by Comrey and Lee (1992). Findings revealed that these journalists not only use these new media technologies but have improved on their traditional roles; hence they perceive them as creating and making positive impact on their journalistic functions. The study has therefore indicated that the new media technologies are not displacing the traditional media rather they are redefining, complementing and increasing the media space. The study recommends that institutions offering
journalism training should ensure intensive and extensive exploration of the intricacies of new media with a view to ensuring enhanced capacity of media practitioners.
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