Abstract
In this paper the validity and limits of the news flow theory are examined, utilizing a large digital corpus of 35 popular news sites in 10 different languages over a three-year period. Three key variables were identified: GDP, foreign population and conflict intensity, collectively accounting for more than 70% of the variance of country prominence in the news. After offering a robust model, over-represented and under-represented countries are listed and divided based on their different characteristics and news trends.Findings show that conflicts tend to be visible only if they are in the Middle East. Over-represented regional centers in West Europe and Asia overshadow the under-represented regional peripheries in East Europe and the Middle East. Finally, the US and Africa serve as a global center and a periphery respectively. The implications of these findings are discussed in order to invite scholars to further expand the theory and the explanatory model accordingly.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 412-428 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journalism |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 19 Apr 2015 |
Keywords
- News flow theory
- country prominence
- news sites
- over- and under-representation
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Communication
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)