The role of the media in dealing with crisis situation

Gjoreski, Igor and Avramoska - Gjoreska, Biljana (2015) The role of the media in dealing with crisis situation. Security Dialogues, 6 (2). pp. 81-90. ISSN 1857-7172 eISSN: 1857-8055

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Abstract

The role of the media in dealing with crisis constantly gets on importance and
has a strong influence on the creation of public opinion as well as satisfaction of the
public appetite with respect to the situation. The lessons learned tell us that the media
have a big interest for information and reporting for dealing with disaster or crisis
situation especially from the spot of action. In the race to increase its audience, ratings
and popularity in certain situations they take over the role of investigators and construct
own "truth" versus reality. In certain situation, it can lead to creation of wrong picture for
the disaster or crisis situation, and to mislead involved subjects in resolving crisis
situation. The situation could be additionally complicated in the case if crisis has occurred
because of great disaster or catastrophe with many victims. The process of dealing with
disaster is very complex and it requires well-trained and educated personnel who will
communicate with media and will promote official policy of the Government, which
subjects are involved as well as explain the steps in dealing with disasters or crisis. This
will satisfy the appetites of the media for information and objective reporting and public
will not be confused from unconfirmed information. To meet the need of appropriate and
professional media reporting, the Republic of Macedonia has established a Public Affairs
Regional Center since 2005, to train personnel for communication with media in crisis.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Social Sciences > Other social sciences Social Sciences > Political Science
Divisions:	Military Academy
Depositing User:	Igor Goreski
Date Deposited:	01 Jul 2022 10:08
Last Modified:	01 Jul 2022 10:08
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/29928

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