Author

Demsy Wattimena

Year

2025

Publisher

Jurnal BADATI Ilmu Sosial & Humaniora

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Abstract

This study examines the evolving role of citizen journalism in contemporary democratic
discourse, analyzing how digital technologies have transformed traditional media
landscapes and enabled new forms of civic participation. Through a comprehensive
review of international literature and empirical analysis, this research investigates the
democratic implications of citizen journalism as both a complement to and challenge for
professional journalism. The findings reveal that while citizen journalism enhances
democratic participation by providing diverse perspectives and facilitating community
engagement, it also presents challenges related to information credibility, ethical
standards, and potential polarization. The study concludes that citizen journalism serves as
a crucial component of democratic discourse when properly integrated with professional
journalism standards and supported by appropriate regulatory frameworks.

Keywords

Digital Citizenship