The Problem of Fake News in Sports Journalism: The Approach of Active Sports Journalists on Twitter to Fake News in the Context of Social Media and Twitter Journalism

Sedat Özel; Emirhan Alkan

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The Problem of Fake News in Sports Journalism: The Approach of Active Sports Journalists on Twitter to Fake News in the Context of Social Media and Twitter Journalism

Yazarlar:

Sedat Özel | Emirhan Alkan

Yayıncı:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar:

İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları

Dergi:

İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi Issue 63, pp.187-209

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001299715

pISSN:

2147-4524

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 Abstract Fake news, which is considered as one of the main problems of the sports media, is a term used in journalism literature for news that has no relation to reality. Sports journalism is believed to be more prone to ethical violations and less strict in adhering to professional standards. Additionally, the rise of digital journalism has led to an increase in the problem of fake news in sports reporting. Despite numerous studies on journalism, there is limited research on this issue. Therefore, this research project aims to analyze the reasons behind fake news in sports reporting by gathering the opinions of sports reporters who actively use social media, particularly Twitter. In this context, data were collected using a semi-structured interview method with a sample of sports reporters with significant following on Twitter. The data were analyzed through Professional Data Analysis Software. According to the findings, the participants emphasized accuracy, reliability, and impartiality, reflecting professional journalism standards. They also stated that social media, particularly Twitter, provides opportunities for self-promotion, thus Twitter is a favorable platform for journalism. On the other hand, the participants negative attitudes towards social media and Twitter are more than their positive ones. Participants cite concerns such as the acceleration of news flow, the fact that everyone is a reporter, and the rise of populism and dishonesty. According to the participants, the most important reason for the prevalence of fake news is the concern for being followed and interacted, and there is also a significant demand for fake news among readers. Keywords: Digital Journalism, Sports Journalism, Social Media, Twitter, Fake News.

 Abstract Fake news, which is considered as one of the main problems of the sports media, is a term used in journalism literature for news that has no relation to reality. Sports journalism is believed to be more prone to ethical violations and less strict in adhering to professional standards. Additionally, the rise of digital journalism has led to an increase in the problem of fake news in sports reporting. Despite numerous studies on journalism, there is limited research on this issue. Therefore, this research project aims to analyze the reasons behind fake news in sports reporting by gathering the opinions of sports reporters who actively use social media, particularly Twitter. In this context, data were collected using a semi-structured interview method with a sample of sports reporters with significant following on Twitter. The data were analyzed through Professional Data Analysis Software. According to the findings, the participants emphasized accuracy, reliability, and impartiality, reflecting professional journalism standards. They also stated that social media, particularly Twitter, provides opportunities for self-promotion, thus Twitter is a favorable platform for journalism. On the other hand, the participants negative attitudes towards social media and Twitter are more than their positive ones. Participants cite concerns such as the acceleration of news flow, the fact that everyone is a reporter, and the rise of populism and dishonesty. According to the participants, the most important reason for the prevalence of fake news is the concern for being followed and interacted, and there is also a significant demand for fake news among readers. Keywords: Digital Journalism, Sports Journalism, Social Media, Twitter, Fake News.

 Abstract Fake news, which is considered as one of the main problems of the sports media, is a term used in journalism literature for news that has no relation to reality. Sports journalism is believed to be more prone to ethical violations and less strict in adhering to professional standards. Additionally, the rise of digital journalism has led to an increase in the problem of fake news in sports reporting. Despite numerous studies on journalism, there is limited research on this issue. Therefore, this research project aims to analyze the reasons behind fake news in sports reporting by gathering the opinions of sports reporters who actively use social media, particularly Twitter. In this context, data were collected using a semi-structured interview method with a sample of sports reporters with significant following on Twitter. The data were analyzed through Professional Data Analysis Software. According to the findings, the participants emphasized accuracy, reliability, and impartiality, reflecting professional journalism standards. They also stated that social media, particularly Twitter, provides opportunities for self-promotion, thus Twitter is a favorable platform for journalism. On the other hand, the participants negative attitudes towards social media and Twitter are more than their positive ones. Participants cite concerns such as the acceleration of news flow, the fact that everyone is a reporter, and the rise of populism and dishonesty. According to the participants, the most important reason for the prevalence of fake news is the concern for being followed and interacted, and there is also a significant demand for fake news among readers. Keywords: Digital Journalism, Sports Journalism, Social Media, Twitter, Fake News.

 Öz Spor medyasının başlıca sorunlarından biri olarak değerlendirilen asparagas haber, gerçeklik ile ilişkisi olmayan haberler için gazetecilik literatüründe kullanılan bir terimdir. Spor gazeteciliğinin mesleğin normatif ve katı standartlarının dışına çıkmaya ve etik ihlallere daha meyilli olduğu ileri sürülmektedir. Ayrıca gazetecilikte yaşanan dijital dönüşüm ile spor gazeteciliğinde yaşanan asparagas haber sorununun arttığı düşünülmektedir. Gazetecilik üzerine yoğun araştırmalar olmasına karşın bu sorun ile ilişkili sınırlı sayıda inceleme bulunmaktadır. Dolayısıyla bu araştırma sosyal medyayı ve özellikle Twitterı aktif olarak kullanan spor muhabirlerinin sosyal medyaya bakışları üzerinden asparagas haberlerin nedenlerini incelemeyi amaçlamıştır. Bu bağlamda, Twitterda yüksek takipçiye sahip spor muhabirlerinden oluşturulan bir örneklem ile yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme yöntemi kullanılarak veri toplanmış, elde edilen veriler Profesyonel Veri Analizi Yazılımı aracılığıyla analiz edilmiştir. Bulgulara göre, katılımcılar, profesyonel gazetecilik standartlarını yansıtarak doğruluk, güvenilirlik ve tarafsızlığı vurgulamışlar, sosyal medya ve Twitterın gazetecilerin kendi tanıtımlarını yapmalarını mümkün kıldığını, böylece Twitterın gazetecilik için uygun bir ortam olduğunu ifade etmişlerdir. Öte yandan katılımcıların sosyal medya ve Twittera olumsuz yaklaşımları olumlu yaklaşımlarından daha fazladır. Katılımcılar, haber akışının hızlanması, herkesin muhabir olması, popülizmin ve sahtekarlığın artması gibi problemlere işaret etmişlerdir. Katılımcılara göre asparagas haberin yaygınlaşmasının en önemli nedeni izlenme ve etkileşim kaygısıdır, ayrıca okuyucular arasında da asparagas habere ciddi bir talep bulunmaktadır. Anahtar Kelimeler: Dijital Gazetecilik, Spor Gazeteciliği, Sosyal Medya, Twitter, Asparagas Haber.

Makale detayları

The Problem of Fake News in Sports Journalism: The Approach of Active Sports Journalists on Twitter to Fake News in the Context of Social Media and Twitter Journalism

Yazarlar:

Sedat Özel | Emirhan Alkan

Yayıncı:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar:

İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları

Dergi:

İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi Issue 63, pp.187-209

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001299715

pISSN:

2147-4524

Digital Journalism

Sports Journalism

Social Media

Twitter

Fake NewsDijital Gazetecilik

Spor Gazeteciliği

Sosyal Medya

Twitter

Asparagas Haber

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Sedat Özel | Emirhan Alkan

Yayıncı: Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar: İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları

Dergi: İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi Issue 63, pp.187-209

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2023

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001299715

pISSN: 2147-4524

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Sedat Özel | Emirhan Alkan

Yayıncı:

Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University

Ana Başlıklar:

İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları

Dergi:

İletişim Kuram ve Araştırma Dergisi Issue 63, pp.187-209

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2023

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001299715

pISSN:

2147-4524