This dataset contains the survey data used for chapter 4. This is contained in an SPSS file (This data reflects the results of a survey conducted with target journalists in the case study countries related to news media freedom)

This study also contributes the use of a mixed method analysis, as it combines various qualitative and quantitative techniques into a four-dimensional methodological approach to detect infringements on press freedom. This multilayer approach covers the: (1) Review of policy documents and reports from international organizations that monitor news media freedom; (2) Design, execution and analysis of a digital news media survey; (3) Assessment of the media-related legal and regulatory framework in both countries; and (4) Development of an interview questionnaire, which was used to conduct in-depth interviews with subject-matter experts in both countries. This approach can provide guidance for other researchers who explore similar questions in other case studies where hard evidence can be hard to gather due to the intentional subtlety of the policy tools used.