News Repertoires in Jordan: Navigating Technological Advancements and Shifting Audience Dynamics

Ruba Mustafa Mohd; Javier Serrano Puche

doi:10.35516/hum.v52i4.6920

Authors

Ruba Mustafa Mohd Department of Journalism and Media, Faculty of Media, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8141-0048
Javier Serrano Puche Department of Communication, Faculty of Communication, Universidad de Navarre, Pamplona, Spain https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6633-5303

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v52i4.6920

Keywords:

News repertoires, news clusters, think-aloud protocol, media diet, news engagement.

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to identify news repertoires in Jordan based on Jordanian citizens’ media diets.

Methods: This research used a mixed-methodology approach that deployed semi-structured in-depth interviews, coupled with a card sorting exercise run through factor analysis, to produce quantitative results alongside the qualitative data collected, in what is known as Q Methodology.

Results: The findings reveal distinct news repertoires in Jordan, each prioritizing specific media outlets. The results indicate that most surveyed individuals in Jordan follow the news to understand the potential impact of current events on their lives, reflecting a fundamental necessity to stay informed about external f actors.

Conclusions: The study's findings imply that robust family bonds and household cultures in Arab nations, including Jordan, wield a considerable impact on individuals' news engagement behaviors. These familial and cultural influences, whether deliberate or subconscious, play a role in shaping individuals' perceptions and preferences concerning the news they encounter and consume.

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