Self-trained and selfmotivated: Newspaper photojournalists strive for quality during technological challenges

A study of newspaper photojournalists indicates the perception of personal responsibility to learn multimedia skills is related to a photojournalist's perception of work quality, suggesting those who are dedicated to learning new skills also are dedicated to producing high-quality work. Survey results indicate little is being done proactively at newspapers to provide photojournalists with training in multimedia skills or to reduce uncertainty related to technological changes and industry decline. However, the results also indicate photojournalists identify strongly with organizations that give them the freedom to explore their own ways to reduce uncertainty, resulting in higher morale and organizational trust.