Impact of ICT in Journalism in 21st Century

Banjo, Abosede B (2022) Impact of ICT in Journalism in 21st Century. International Journal of Academic Information Systems Research (IJAISR), 6 (10). pp. 6-13. ISSN 2643-9026

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Abstract

Journalism in the 21st century is an amalgam of training competence and expertise. It requires the sagacity of appreciating audience new and the ability to meet customers’ aspiration for prosperity. It is only when journalist is abreast with technologies of the 21st century that journalism will be hailed as relevance to the need and service of the society. This study examined the impact of ICT in journalism in 21st century in Nigeria. The migration of readers, viewers and advertisers from newspaper and broadcast television to the web is not limited to the developed world but has also become a visible trend in developing countries such as Nigeria. The population of the study comprised journalists across all the platforms in Oyo State. According to NUJ administrative, the total number of registered journalists is 500, of which 200 respondents were randomly selected across the media platforms of Oyo State chapter of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The result of the study showed that the respondents claimed that smart phone, social media, Podcast, audio recorder and photo/video editing software are some of the most frequently used ICT tools by journalists in the 21st century with majority claiming that smart phone is one of the most widely used ICT tools. The result of the hypothesis showed that ICT tools (audio recorder, social media, Photo editing software, Podcast and smartphone) significantly impact journalism R2 = .725; F (5, 199) = 75.903; p < .05)] accounting for about 72.5% of the variance observable in journalism. The study recommends that media houses should expend resources in ICT gadgets, in order to enhance journalism profession.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User: Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi
Date Deposited: 03 Apr 2023 12:17
Last Modified: 03 Apr 2023 12:17
URI: http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/2229

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