Journalists' Attitudes toward the Role of Investigative Journalism in Uncovering Criminal Cases: A Case Study

Abstract

This study aims to identify the extent of Al-Bilad TV journalists’ interest and attitudes toward investigative journalism and their role in confronting crime issues in Algeria by examining the importance of media as a social and organizational partner in promoting development and democracy. Employing a descriptive approach, this study examined journalists’ attitudes through a sample of 40 journalists from Al-Bilad TV, selected via intentional sampling. Data collection methods included questionnaires and observations to ensure accuracy and objectivity, with the structured questionnaire providing a quantitative tool for systematically codifying responses and arranging questions. The study found that Al-Bilad TV journalists show significant interest in investigative journalism despite facing numerous obstacles, highlighting the crucial role of media in uncovering social issues and the necessity for better legal protection and institutional support for journalists. This study will be useful for media policymakers, journalism educators, and news organizations by providing insights into the practices and challenges of investigative journalism in Algeria and helping enhance journalism practices and policies in similar contexts. This research offers new insights into the specific attitudes and practices of journalists in an evolving media landscape and emphasizes the critical role of investigative journalism and advances current knowledge by providing a unique perspective on journalists’ attitudes and engagement in this vital field.

Keywords: media, journalists’ attitudes, investigative journalism, uncovering criminal cases.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55463/hkjss.issn.1021-3619.63.9