Journalism Under Pressure: Violence Against Journalists and Their Coping Strategies

Key Points

• Psychological consequences significantly impact journalists facing violence, affecting their mental health and job performance.
• Coping strategies for journalists enhance resilience, with active adaptation methods aiding in their recovery from trauma.
• Assessment of newsroom practices reveals gaps in support systems, indicating a need for improved protection measures.
• External factors such as policymakers and unions play a critical role in ensuring better safety and working conditions for journalists.

Abstract