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Ethical Violations among Broadcast Journalists in Ogun State
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Ethical Violations among Broadcast Journalists in Ogun State

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  • Babatunde Oriyomi Owolabi

    (Department of Mass Communication, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Nigeria)

  • Oladimeji Uchenna Lawrence

    (Department of Mass Communication, Caleb University, Nigeria.)

  • Ayomide Elizabeth Aderounmu

    (Department of Mass Communication, Caleb University, Nigeria.)

  • Anna Ukamaka Nwafor

    (Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.)

  • Ayodimeji Joshua Falade

    (Department of Mass Communication, Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria.)

Abstract

Ethical violations among broadcast journalists in Ogun State, Nigeria, pose significant challenges to the credibility and integrity of journalism. Sensationalism, lack of verification, and conflicts of interest are among the ethical challenges that need to be addressed. Thus, this study aims to provide a comprehensive background on ethical violations among broadcast journalists specifically in Ogun State, Nigeria. A hundred and one fifty journalists in Ogun state, Nigeria were recruited in this study. A baseline questionnaire structured to be well-understood by the respondents and to allow for appropriate questions that can address the research questions was used to collect data for this study. All data collected were presented and analyzed. The responses of the one hundred and fifty respondents were presented and analyzed using a frequency table and a simple percentage formula for easy understanding. The findings indicate that journalists in Ogun State perceive sensationalism as the most significant ethical challenge in broadcast journalism, with many reporting experiences of being pressured to compromise ethical standards. Furthermore, the findings suggest that journalists in Ogun State advocate for stricter enforcement of ethical guidelines as the most effective approach to curbing ethical violations in broadcast journalism, while also expressing a belief that complete elimination of such violations is feasible. In conclusion, this study shows a complex ethical landscape in broadcast journalism in Ogun State, marked by challenges to ethical integrity but also characterized by a collective aspiration towards ethical improvement and accountability.

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  • Babatunde Oriyomi Owolabi & Oladimeji Uchenna Lawrence & Ayomide Elizabeth Aderounmu & Anna Ukamaka Nwafor & Ayodimeji Joshua Falade, 2024. "Ethical Violations among Broadcast Journalists in Ogun State," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(6), pages 1922-1937, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:6:p:1922-1937
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