Understanding the information Seeking behavior among IRINN reporters when preparing News reports

Subject Areas : Journal of Knowledge Studies

Ghanbar ahmadi ¹ , Farideh Osareh ² , Mohsen Haji Zeanolabedini ³

1 - PhD in Knowledge & Information Science at IRINN News Editorial
2 - Professor of Library and Information Science at, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran
3 - Assistant Professor. Information Science. Shahid Beheshti University. Velenjak. Tehran. I.R.Iran

Received: 2021-06-29 Accepted : 2021-08-23 Published : 2021-08-23

Keywords: Information needs, Information behavior, information-seeking behavior, News Subjects, IRINN reporters,

Abstract :

Objective: The main purpose of this study is to identify the information behavior of  IRINN  reporters in finding the subject of reports and using information sources.Methodology: The present study is an analytical survey using a questionnaire on the statistical population of 60 journalists active in the IRINN in the summer of 1398. The validity and reliability of information measuring instruments were confirmed by the professors of information science and epistemology and its reliability was calculated with Cronbach's alpha coefficient equal to 0.89. Data were analyzed in two sections: descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Results: The results showed that the components of "slow internet speed (average 4.47)", "correct understanding and clear view of the subject to increase confidence" and "search for information to report" are the most important barriers to accessing information. The component "role of family, relatives, friends, neighbors in determining the news subjects of journalists" with an average of 3.04 has the lowest rate.Conclusion: The results obtained from the study show that factors such as: insufficient information from available sources, ignorance of search methods, unprofessional reporters, limitations of providing attractive news, unpopularity of subjects, tendency to meet the demands of managers Media, lack of use of library and archival resources, lack of field news research, problems of formal and in-service education, lack of diversity and inattention to research are the most important components affecting the correct information behavior of journalists.