What Is the Role of Data-Driven Journalism in Adventist Accountability?

Executive summary

Data-driven, evidence-based journalism represents a fundamentally different approach to institutional accountability than opinion-driven advocacy coverage. Research from the Solutions Journalism Network shows that evidence-based reporting with constructive framing produces 83% reader trust (vs. 55% for problem-only reports), increases audience engagement, and — critically — motivates both institutional reform and community action. In the Adventist context, where the media ecosystem is dominated ...