Preferência mediática das pessoas com deficiência visual na cidade de Maputo: uma análise centrada na teoria dos usos e gratificações

Abstract

The present sudy analyzes the preferences and gratifications that people with visual impairments in Maputo obtain from journalistic information published in the Mozambican media. Using a mixed method (quantitative and qualitative), in a diverse sample of 30 participants, it is concluded that radio is the preferred means of communication for receiving information and that the social group in question extracts various gratifications from media consumption, including information, knowledge, companionship, fun or entertainment, exploration of reality, self- reference and social utility. It is important to highlight that information, knowledge and exploration of reality are the predominant gratifications for all participants who follow journalistic information in this study.