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Impact of Work Environment on Professional Integrity: A Case Study of Journalists in Islamabad

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  • Gohar Ali

    (PhD Candidate,Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.)

  • Zubair Shafiq

    (Assistant Professor,Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.)

Abstract

This study aims to explore the working environment of Pakistani journalists in Islamabad by analyzing their opinion on media freedom and professional autonomy. It also aims to highlight the limitations and difficulties faced by these journalists while performing their professional duties. To achieve these aims, focus groups and in-depth interviews of media professionals were conducted. The focus group consisted of seven experienced journalists whereas in-depth interviews involved five male and three female journalists of the same city for a comprehensive understanding of their viewpoints and true insight of their position. Results showed all the respondents (male and female) from Islamabad city were not satisfied with their working environment, safety, and security. Not only their salaries were found insufficient for their personal needs yet they were facing certain threats from various pressure groups. The study found that their employers did not provide the minimum required safety and security against these threats.

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  • Gohar Ali & Zubair Shafiq, 2019. "Impact of Work Environment on Professional Integrity: A Case Study of Journalists in Islamabad," Global Regional Review, Humanity Only, vol. 4(4), pages 229-237, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:aaw:grrjrn:v:4:y:2019:i:4:p:229-237
    DOI: 10.31703/grr.2019(IV-IV).25
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    Keywords

    The Professional Profile; Working Environment; Professional Integrity; Professional Independence; The Safety of Journalists; Professional Integrity;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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