A1 Journal article (refereed)
Ammatti-identiteetin merkitys toimittajien työn ja muun elämän rajanhallinnalle (2022)
The role of journalists' professional identity in work-life boundary management


Leppäkumpu, J., & Sivunen, A. (2022). Ammatti-identiteetin merkitys toimittajien työn ja muun elämän rajanhallinnalle. Media ja viestintä, 45(3), 80-101. https://doi.org/10.23983/mv.122093


JYU authors or editors


Publication details

All authors or editorsLeppäkumpu, Jonna; Sivunen, Anu

Journal or seriesMedia ja viestintä

ISSN1798-3827

eISSN2342-477X

Publication year2022

Publication date03/10/2022

Volume45

Issue number3

Pages range80-101

PublisherMedia- ja viestintätieteellinen seura MEVI ry

Publication countryFinland

Publication languageFinnish

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.23983/mv.122093

Publication open accessOpenly available

Publication channel open accessOpen Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX)https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/83499

Additional informationArtikkelit


Abstract

The article examines Finnish journalists' perceptions of their professional identity and its role in their work-life boundary management. Boundary management is defined as an ongoing communicative process in which boundaries between work and life are negotiated in both work and private life interactions. We approach the research topic through qualitative research. The data consists of semi-structured interviews (N=32) with Finnish journalists and their close others from their professional and private lives. Thematic content analysis is used to structure the journalists' perceptions of their professional identity into two main themes: journalism as a way of life and journalism as a paid job. The findings show that the perceptions of professional identity both justified and challenged certain types of activities, thus both enabling and constraining the management of journalists' work-life boundaries. The findings of this study provide insights into how perceptions of identity are constructed and shaped through interaction and shed light on the importance of professional identity for the management of worklife boundaries. The knowledge generated by the study can be used to develop practices for reconciling work and life, especially in creative knowledge work where the boundaries between work and life can be blurred.


Keywordsjournalistsworking lifeprivate lifelife managementidentity (mental objects)professional identity


Contributing organizations


Ministry reportingYes

Reporting Year2022

JUFO rating2


Last updated on 2024-25-03 at 10:22