Document (#43688)

Author

Juneström, A.

Title

Discourses of fact-checking in Swedish news media

Source

Journal of documentation. 78(2022) no.7, S.125-140

Year

2022

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how contemporary fact-checking is discursively constructed in Swedish news media; this serves to gain insight into how this practice is understood in society. Design/methodology/approach A selection of texts on the topic of fact-checking published by two of Sweden's largest morning newspapers is analyzed through the lens of Fairclough's discourse theoretical framework. Findings Three key discourses of fact-checking were identified, each of which included multiple sub-discourses. First, a discourse that has been labeled as "the affirmative discourse," representing fact-checking as something positive, was identified. This discourse embraces ideas about fact-checking as something that, for example, strengthens democracy. Second, a contrasting discourse that has been labeled "the adverse discourse" was identified. This discourse represents fact-checking as something precarious that, for example, poses a risk to democracy. Third, a discourse labeled "the agency discourse" was identified. This discourse conveys ideas on whose responsibility it is to conduct fact-checking. Originality/value A better understanding of the discursive construction of fact-checking provides insights into social practices pertaining to it and the expectations of its role in contemporary society. The results are relevant for journalists and professionals who engage in fact-checking and for others who have a particular interest in fact-checking, e.g. librarians and educators engaged in media and information literacy projects.

Content

Vgl.: https://doi.org/10.1108/JD-03-2021-0061.

Field

Kommunikationswissenschaften

Location

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