Reposted by Sophie Lecheler
📢 New publication: How do political journalists balance closeness to political sources with journalistic independence? Through the “double adaptation” according to 🇨🇿 and 🇦🇹 researchers, including POLCOM’s Melanie Haberl and @solecheler.bsky.social. Read the study below!
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Double Adaptation: Negotiating Closeness and Managing Boundaries in Journalist–Politician Relations
Closeness with politicians is both a professional resource and a potential risk for journalists, as it enables access to information but may compromise autonomy and integrity, particularly within t...
