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Summary:

Abstract: Solutions journalism, rigorous reporting on responses to social problems, has gained great traction in the last decade. Using positive psychology theory, also known as the theory of well-being, this qualitative study examines the impact of reporting while using solutions journalism techniques. Applying the five pillars of positive psychology theory: positive emotion, engagement, positive relationships, meaning and accomplishment (PERMA), this study used interviews and content analysis to investigate how journalists are applying the tools of solutions journalism as well as what they hope to accomplish in the process. Findings revealed that the application of solutions journalism techniques produces hope and community engagement resulting in flourishing and positive change for individuals, communities and all involved in the reporting process.

Author/Creator:

Porter, Ashley Elizabeth , author

Contributors:

Everbach, Tracy, 1962- , committee chair

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Discovering Solutions: How are Journalists Applying Solutions Journalism to Change the Way News is Reported and What Do They Hope to Accomplish? [by Porter, A.E.]

Related Series:

NT thesis, Journalism; [volume] 2018

Subjects:

Journalism — Social aspects

Positive psychology

Genres:

Academic theses

Dissertation Notes:

M.A. ― University of North Texas, 2018.

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.
Description based on: Online resource; title from PDF title page (UNT Digital Library, viewed May 26, 2021).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (v, 78 pages).

Call Numbers:

Electronic Thesis

OCLC Numbers:

1300234074