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Constructing health news: possibilities for a civic-oriented journalism
Darrin Hodgetts1, Kerry Chamberlain, Margaret Scammell
1Department of Psychology, University of Waikato, Massey University, New Zealand. dhdgetts@waikato.ac.nz
Health (London, England : 1997)
|December 13, 2007
Summary
Health journalists often focus on lifestyle stories, overlooking broader socio-political issues. This study highlights the need for more inclusive health journalism that engages diverse communities and promotes civic deliberation.
Area of Science:
- Journalism Studies
- Health Communication
- Media and Society
Background:
- Health news is a significant media category, yet the journalistic processes behind health stories remain underexplored.
- Understanding these processes is vital for fostering a healthy public sphere and informed citizenry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the production processes of health journalists in New Zealand.
- To document journalists' definitions of health stories, professional norms, audience perceptions, and views on civic health deliberations.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach.
- Interviews conducted with eight health journalists in New Zealand.
Main Results:
- Journalists tend to prioritize biomedical and individual responsibility-focused health stories.
- Limited framing exists for socio-political health concerns, often omitting stories relevant to minority or disadvantaged groups.
- Journalistic practices are heavily influenced by audience considerations, source selection, professional norms, and institutional constraints.
Conclusions:
- Health journalism often reflects majority viewpoints, potentially marginalizing diverse perspectives.
- Journalists show openness to addressing these limitations.
- Opportunities exist for health researchers to collaborate with journalists to re-politicize health and advance civic-oriented health journalism.
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