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BIOETHICS AND BIOETHICAL TOPICS IN CROATIAN PUBLICATIONS

Jerko Valković ; Theology of Rijeka, Dislocated Studies of Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Zagreb, Rijeka, Croatia
Hana Kilijan ; Catholic University of Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Bioethics and bioethical topics have been more and more discussed not only in scientific circles but also among general public. In this respect, the role of the media has been very important because they not only inform but also encourage discussions and contribute to the education on bioethical topics which are of greater importance and interest. Their role is significant because they are expected to help, in a certain way, interpreting complex bioethical topics and concepts in order to make them as understandable as possible to a wider audience. Since such journalism presupposes certain competencies and knowledge, whether on the side of journalists who are reporting on these topics, or bioethicists who appear in the media or in the public, one has started speaking of a new type of journalism - the so-called „bio-ethical journalism“. Taking into consideration the research on „Frequency of Bioethical Topics in Croatian Daily and Weekly Newspapers“, the paper explores the most common journalistic forms, the frequency of bioethical topics in Croatian daily and weekly newspapers and the value approach in the analyzed contributions. The presentation and the analysis of the research results provides insight into the basic characteristics of bioethical journalism in Croatia, which can be a valuable starting point not only for further research but also for the efforts of improving the quality of such journalism.

Keywords

Bioethics; Bioethical Topics; Bioethical Journalism; Bioethical Topics in Croatian Daily and Weekly Newspapers

Hrčak ID:

271115

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/271115

Publication date:

14.1.2022.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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