Algorithms on commercial editorial standards and sports audience rights in psychological content

Authors

  • Toufik Ben Salem University of Algiers 3 (Algeria)
  • Lazhari Khalfaoui University of Ziane Achour Djelfa (Algeria)
  • Nacereddine Mazari University of Ziane Achour Djelfa (Algeria)

Keywords:

Digital algorithms, commercial editorial standards, Sports audience, psychological content

Abstract

This study explores the influence of digital algorithms on the dissemination of psychological content via the Facebook platform, focusing on their impact on commercial editorial standards and the audience’s rights to fair and balanced information. Adopting a descriptive-analytical approach, the research combines quantitative and qualitative tools: a questionnaire conducted with 250 active users of psychological content on Facebook, and a content analysis of 20 selected posts. The quantitative data were analyzed using frequency distributions and Chi-square tests to identify statistically significant trends, while qualitative interpretation contextualized the results within the framework of media ethics and digital communication theories. Findings indicate that Facebook’s algorithm prioritizes psychological content based primarily on engagement metrics and commercial interest rather than informational quality. This algorithmic bias contributes to the erosion of journalistic norms such as accuracy, impartiality, and diversity of perspectives. Additionally, the study reveals a lack of transparency and accountability in algorithmic decision-making processes. The research concludes that this algorithmic influence undermines commercial editorial integrity and compromises users’ rights to access trustworthy psychological content. The study calls for regulatory interventions to ensure algorithmic transparency, uphold commercial editorial standards, and protect the digital rights of psychological content consumers.

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Published

2025-03-31

How to Cite

Ben Salem, T., Khalfaoui, L., & Mazari, N. (2025). Algorithms on commercial editorial standards and sports audience rights in psychological content. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19(7), 210–229. Retrieved from http://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/1115

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 7 (2025)

Section

Peer Review Articles
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