— 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
— 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
— 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
— 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
— 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
— 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
— 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
— 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
— 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
— 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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