What does this research mean for the field?

Objectivity and social responsibility in conflict reporting are complementary rather than contradictory, and their integration is best realized through the practice of peace journalism. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This paper examines the relationship between objectivity and social responsibility in conflict reporting.

June 18, 2026

Objectivity and Social Responsibility in Conflict Reporting

Key Points

This paper examines the relationship between objectivity and social responsibility in conflict reporting.
Explanatory approach to analyze the interplay of objectivity and social responsibility in journalism.
Discussion on the ethical requirements of journalists in conflict environments.
Review of peace journalism principles and their implications on reporting practices.
Suggests that objectivity and social responsibility are interconnected rather than oppositional.
Provides insights into the role of peace journalism as a viable model for conflict reporting.
Concludes that socially responsible journalism leads to a more objective reporting of conflicts.

Abstract

Abstract Against the somewhat challenging background of a journalist being objective and at the same time socially responsible in conflict reporting, this paper explores whether adherence to social responsibility canons in journalism is antipodal to objective reporting. The paper takes a look at what constitutes objective reporting and the dynamics of conflict reporting juxtaposed with the ethical requirement of social responsibility on the part of the journalist who wants to be a detached reporter of events but at the same time tries to be a part of the solution to the problem. The question is: to what extent can a journalist maintain neutrality and complete detachment in reporting? Using explanatory approach, the paper argues that though objectivity and social responsibility may appear to be singing discordant tunes on a face value, they are actually two sides of a coin. Therefore, a journalist must be socially responsible to achieve the goal of objectivity. The paper concludes that the nexus between the two concepts is found in peace journalism practice, which though still highly contested in some quarters, presents a promising outlook for conflict reporting in the years ahead. Key Words: Objectivity, Social Responsibility, Conflict Reporting, Journalism, Peace Journalism JCMRJournal of Communication and Media Research, Vol. 7, No. 2, October 2015, 181 – 197 ©Delmas Communications Ltd. About the authors *Dr. Thomas Anomoaphe Alemoh Ph.D. is a Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. **Mrs Lucy Ishima is a Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Kwararafa University, Wukari, Taraba State Full Article Words: 7,394; Pages: 17

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Alemoh et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338ba9630953a74978d2fb https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.67107/jcmr.2020.335

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