Mental health, self-care and resilience in journalism
— Many journalists work under stressful, sometimes dangerous conditions, and regularly come face to face with severe human suffering. In such an environment, it is essential to take care of oneself in order to preserve one’s health, motivation to work and a constructive mind-set. Learn how in the 12th and final article of “Psychology for Journalists”. By Katja Ehrenberg and Margarida Alpuim
The Harvard Principles applied to journalism: From conflicting positions to constructive dialogues
— How journalists can get inspiration from mediation principles to develop and use constructive practices for dialogue when moderating discussions and reporting on divisive issues. Part 11 of the series “Psychology for Journalists”. By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
Psychological effects of power: What journalists need to know
— Being powerful or powerless affects what we pay attention to and how we think, feel, make decisions, and behave. Find out how to recognise particular signals of power or powerlessness in others and how to use your own power constructively in your everyday journalistic practice. Part 10 of our article series “Psychology for Journalists”. By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
Unboxing people: How to de-construct clichés and counter prejudice in reporting
— Social categorisation, prejudice and the role of the media: Relevant research findings and scientifically solid tools and tips for editorial practice to responsibly counter social divisions and hate. Part 9 of the "Psychology for Journalists'' article series
From helpless to hopeful: How journalists can inspire audiences to feel more empowered
— How to do journalism that fosters hopefulness and informed action — plus, special tips for climate reporting. Part 8 of the article series "Psychology for Journalists". By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
Heels over head? How order can change a whole story
— What you hear first about an issue may subconsciously affect your research, interview style and give a twist to your storytelling. Learn more about order effects, plus get some tools and tips to responsibly account for these in your journalistic work in part 7 of the article series “Psychology for Journalists”. By Katja Ehrenberg and Margarida Alpuim
Appreciative Inquiry: How to ask questions that focus on growth
— How an approach from organisational psychology can help journalists craft questions to make their reporting more constructive. Part 6 of the series “Psychology for Journalists”. By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
Why images are so powerful — and what matters when choosing them
— The impact of images and tips for journalists on how to make constructive decisions about picture selection and framing. Part 5 of the article series "Psychology for Journalists". By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
The tricky “Why?”: About simplistic explanations and more nuanced reporting
— How cognitive biases shape the way people attribute reasons to events and behaviours, and tools for journalists to counteract imbalances in causal attribution with constructive approaches. Part 4 of the article series "Psychology for Journalists". By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
Sense of community in times of polarisation: how journalists can counter the “us versus them”
— How sense of community impacts people's feelings and actions — and journalistic tools for a less polarising reporting: Part 3 of the article series "Psychology for Journalists"
By Margarida Alpuim and Katja Ehrenberg
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