Conceptualizing the development of professional journalism: A scoping review

Maaike Severijnen, Yael De Haan, Cok Bakker, Koen Van Turnhout, Graduate School of Humanities, Utrecht University, The Netherlands, Research Group Quality Journalism in Digital Transition, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, The Netherlands, Media and Journalism Studies, University of Groningen, The Netherlands, Faculty of Humanities, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Utrecht University, The Netherlands, Research Group Value Oriented Professionalisation and Practice, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, The Netherlands, Research Group for Human Experience and Media Design, University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, The Netherlands

Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism

Published online on June 19, 2026

Abstract

Journalism, Ahead of Print.
In a constantly shifting context, where journalism is changing in response to evolving dynamics from politicians, the public, and big tech, it is crucial to understand the concepts that characterize the journalism profession. By understanding what ...