Ukrainian journalists' perceptions of unethical practices: Codes and everyday ethics

Abstract

Th e goal of this study was to explore the nature and variations of media bribery prac- tices, as Ukrainian media practitioners perceive them. Th ree focus group discussions were conducted with Ukrainian editors and leading journalists. Th e qualitative data provided evidence of the existence of both direct and indirect infl uences at three levels: interpersonal, intra-organizational, and inter- organizational. Although Ukrainian journalists consider media non-transparency to be unethical, they tend to justify direct and indirect infl uences. Bribery on an interpersonal level is oft en related to the personal decision of each media professional and is connected with personal professionalism, responsibility and reputation. Nevertheless, journalists feel less responsible for the practices of indirect infl uences on both intra- and inter-organizational levels. Th ey perceive them happening beyond their personal decisions and that is why they rarely counteract them.

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