Data journalism usages in the Middle East (Jordan): Practices, policies and challenges.

This article examines the adoption, practices, motivations, and challenges of data journalism among Jordanian journalists, based on a structured survey of 157 respondents from various media outlets. It finds that while there is awareness of data journalism's potential to enhance storytelling and evidence-based reporting, its use remains limited due to systemic barriers such as restricted access to data, insufficient training, and lack of institutional support. Jordanian journalists primarily apply data journalism to economic topics and use it to improve writing skills and support stories, but show weak personal interest and minimal engagement with political or investigative reporting. The study highlights the need for targeted training, improved data accessibility, and the establishment of dedicated data journalism units to foster broader adoption and strengthen journalistic transparency and accountability in Jordan.