| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466917 | Telematics and Informatics | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
While most research on digital ethics has focused on professional codes or case studies in manipulation, there has been little formal research on what the readers thinks about what is and what is not visually ethical in a digital age. This study examines what affect young readers’ acceptance or rejection of digital alteration of news images. The major finding is that the perceived prevalence of photo alteration, media credibility, and personal Photoshop use and knowledge are the major influencers of “non-professional” standards of acceptance of photo alteration. The study implies the necessity of intervention from scholars, media professionals, and ethical activists to discuss photo alteration and advocate ethical standards for it.
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Authors
Qingjiang (Q. J.) Yao, David D. Perlmutter, Josie (Zhaoxi) Liu,