@phdthesis{01HB5P4KFC62H1MMWGB05AYC63,
  abstract     = {{In the past decade, a troubling decline in democracy has swept across numerous nations, marked by the rise of populist leaders, erosion of democratic norms, and stifling of political opposition and free expression, seen vividly in countries like Mali, Venezuela, Hungary, and notably Turkey, where democracy has witnessed a substantial deterioration, accompanied by escalating authoritarianism, curtailment of civil liberties, and media censorship. This study delves into the transformation of the Turkish media system amid this democratic backslide, scrutinizing aspects such as political parallelism, journalistic professionalism, media pluralism, and polarization. It also uncovers the coexistence of simultaneous contrasts within this media landscape. Employing critical discourse analysis and a processual approach, it unravels recurring political conflicts within the media, from majoritarianism to identity crises, fueling excessive polarization and destabilization in both political and media realms. Additionally, it identifies three distinct journalistic orientations within the Turkish media, each playing a unique role in either avoiding political conflicts, engaging in thoughtful discourse, or exacerbating polarization, ultimately influencing the quality of public debate. This research highlights the intricate hybrid nature of the Turkish media system, where both democratic and authoritarian traits coexist, demonstrating how this hybridity, with its simultaneous contrasts, has evolved across different election periods. Ultimately, the study underscores the active role of media in shaping and being shaped by political dynamics, offering critical insights into the multifaceted challenges facing Turkish democracy and contributing significantly to the literature on Turkish media studies, media system research, and critical discourse analysis within the evolving global context of media and democracy.}},
  author       = {{Çevik, Mehmet Onur}},
  keywords     = {{democracy,authoritarianism,political parallelism,journalistic professionalism,hybrid regime,Turkey,media system research,elections,polarization,media pluralism,critical discourse analysis,processual approach}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  pages        = {{374}},
  publisher    = {{Ghent University. Faculty of Political and Social Sciences}},
  school       = {{Ghent University}},
  title        = {{Simultaneous contrasts : analyzing the media in a hybrid regime : Turkey between 2009 and 2019}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}