EFFECT OF MEDIA ETHICS ON NEWS GATHERING AND. DISSEMINATION (A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN UNION OF JOURNALIST DELTA STATE)
Abstract
ABSTRACСТ
This study investigates the effect of media ethics in the process of news gathering
and dissemination amongjournalists in Delta State, using the Nigeria Union of
Journalists (NUJ) as a case study. The research examines how adherence or
disregard for journalistic ethical principles such as objectivity, truthfulness,
accuracy,fairness, and accountability impacts the credibility ofnews reports and
public trust in the media. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, data were
collected through structured questionnaires distributed among registered
members of NUJ in Delta State. The findings reveal that while a significant
number of journalists are aware of ethical guidelines, various factors such as
political interference, economic pressures, lack of editorial independence, and
inadequate training often lead to ethical breaches. The study concludes that strict adherence to media ethics is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring
professional standards in journalism. Recommendations were made for
continuous ethical training and the reinforcement of internal regulatory
frameworks to promote responsible journalism
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