Scopus
YÖKSİS DOI Eşleşti
SJR Q1
Gatekeeping in the Digital World: The Individual and Organizational Gatekeeping Roles of Sports Journalists on X in Türkiye*
Contemporary Review of the Middle East · Mart 2026
YÖKSİS Kayıtları
Gatekeeping in the Digital World: The Individual and Organizational Gatekeeping Roles of Sports Journalists on X in Türkiye
Contemporary Review of the Middle East. · 2025 SSCI
Prof. Dr. SÜLEYMAN HAKAN YILMAZ →
YÖKSİS Kayıtları — ISSN Eşleşmesi
Gatekeeping in the Digital World: The Individual and Organizational Gatekeeping Roles of Sports Journalists on X in Türkiye
2025 ISSN: 2347-7989 SSCI
Prof. Dr. SÜLEYMAN HAKAN YILMAZ →
Makale Bilgileri
ISSN23477989
Yayın TarihiMart 2026
Cilt / Sayfa13 · 94-112
Scopus ID2-s2.0-105024851185
Özet
This study aims to determine the individual and organizational gatekeeping roles of sports journalists in Türkiye on X (formerly Twitter). To explore gatekeeping in a platform-driven digital environment, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 sports journalists who actively use X as part of their professional routines. The study examines how journalists perceive and perform their gatekeeping roles in the context of algorithmic visibility and user interactions. Findings reveal a shift from traditional gatekeeping structures, as journalists increasingly share these roles with external actors such as fans, influencers, athletes, and clubs. While “trust” remains central in the selection and amplification of content, interviewees emphasized the growing influence of algorithmic mechanisms—such as engagement-based reach, trending topics, and personalized timelines—on visibility and credibility. Journalists expressed ambivalence about the algorithm’s role, noting that it can both reinforce and challenge editorial judgment, creating tension between professional responsibility and audience appeal. This study sheds light on how algorithmic structures and participatory dynamics transform the gatekeeping practices of sports journalists in Türkiye. By focusing on the intersection of journalism, digital interactivity, and platform algorithms, the study contributes to broader discussions on authority, credibility, and information control within hybrid media systems.
Yazarlar (2)
1
Yavuz Demir
2
Süleyman Hakan Yılmaz
ORCID: 0000-0003-4563-0834
Anahtar Kelimeler
algorithm
Gatekeeping
news production
news selection
sports journalists
Kurumlar
Selçuk Üniversitesi
Selçuklu Turkey
Usak University
Usak Turkey
Scimago Dergi (ISSN Eşleşmesi)
Contemporary Review of the Middle East
Q1
SJR Skoru0,314
H-Index14
YayıncıSAGE Publications Ltd
ÜlkeUnited Kingdom
Cultural Studies (Q1)
Political Science and International Relations (Q2)
Sociology and Political Science (Q2)
Economics and Econometrics (Q3)