Journalism and Institutionalization

Abstract

Journalism is an institution. An institution is a system based on social relations. The main goal of
institutions is to be stable and long-lasting. In today's world where globalization is intense,
competition is at a very high level. There are rapid changes and renewals in every field.
Journalism is also heavily affected by change and renewal. In order for an institution to maintain
stability in such a challenging environment, it must maximize its competitive power. In this
context, the main element that will provide stability to journalism is institutionalization. Like
other institutions, journalism also achieves the fundamental components of institutionalization,
such as institutional culture, professionalization, social responsibility, formalization and
autonomy, consistency, transparency and accountability, as well as legitimacy, conformity,
predictability, economic profit and stability. This study attempts to identify the institutional
character of journalism and the benefits that institutionalization provides to journalism.