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OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science
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OPINI: Jurnal of Communication and Social Science is an international journal that focuses on the scholarly study of communication and social science. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the field by promoting the publication of innovative research and theoretical developments in the field of communication and social science, including digital media, interpersonal communication, mass media, organizational communication, public relations, Journalistic, Sociology, Anthropology, Politics, Culture, Linguistic and more. OPINI aims to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, research findings, and scholarly discussion among academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field. It focuses on high-quality research findings and specialist knowledge, and encourages the discussion of professional issues that reflect the diversity of the field. The journal is committed to examining the intersection of communication and Social scince, and to exploring the implications of these intersections for social, economic, culture, and political change.
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLITICAL IDEOLOGY AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION PATTERNS: A THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF AUTHORITARIAN, LIBERTARIAN, AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PRESS SYSTEMS Ilham Irawan; Afriansyah Hasibuan; Sayuti Andhira
OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): July
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Abstract

The press functions as an essential component of mass communication systems that shapes public opinion, disseminates information, and supports social and political life. Differences in political ideology and systems of government have resulted in diverse press systems across countries. The Authoritarian Theory, Libertarian Theory, Social Responsibility Theory, and Communist Theory provide a theoretical framework to explain the relationship between the press, the state, and society. Using a qualitative literature-based approach, this study analyzes the characteristics and practical implementation of each press theory. The findings indicate that each theory reflects distinct levels of media freedom, state control, and social responsibility, which influence how the press operates within a particular political context. Understanding these theories is important for evaluating the role of the press in supporting democratic values, political stability, and public accountability.