Journalistic Trauma in East Africa
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This book is based on empirical research on psychological trauma among journalists covering violent conflicts in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda). Using mixed methods of symptomatology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) survey and in-depth interviews with trauma journalists and select psycho-social experts, the book harnesses data that demonstrates the mental health crisis in newsrooms in East Africa. It highlights the dire need to find mitigations to address the adverse effects of trauma and suggests creative approaches that draw from therapy, talk systems, and debriefings.
In this beautifully written book, Radoli makes a significant contribution to the expanding field of trauma journalism. The book exhibits a high level of academic rigour, coherence, and analytical depth. It successfully integrates theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and contextual realities to produce a more nuanced understanding of trauma journalism in East Africa.
— Edwin Tallam, Moi University, Kenya
Lydia Ouma Radoli is a Senior Lecturer in Media and Communication Studies at Daystar University’s School of Communication. She also serves as the Director of Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL). She formerly worked as a Broadcast Journalist in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.
This book is based on empirical research on psychological trauma among journalists covering violent conflicts in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda). Using mixed methods of symptomatology of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) survey and in-depth interviews with trauma journalists and select psycho-social experts, the book harnesses data that demonstrates the mental health crisis in newsrooms in East Africa. It highlights the dire need to find mitigations to address the adverse effects of trauma and suggests creative approaches that draw from therapy, talk systems, and debriefings.
Presents the first book-length study which explores the effects of trauma on journalists in East Africa Combines psychology with first-hand journalistic testimony Suggests creative approaches to mitigation in newsrooms such as therapy, talk systems and debriefings
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Lydia Ouma Radoli
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