Why do more an more people avoid the news? Why do people love to be right - including journalists? How exactly can we explain the hatred an agitation that all too often result from debates in the media? And, above all, how can responsible journalism counteract these tendencies?
As is so often the case, simple answers are of no help. If you dive deeper, you'll quickly find yourself grappling with fundamental issues and psychological insights that can help journalism enormously.
How insights from psychology can improve journalism.
Have you ever wondered how the human psyche works? How perception, thinking an judgement processes affect approaches to journalistic work? And how, in turn, media reports shape people's feelings, thoughts and behaviour? Especially in today's times of crises and war, it is important an helpful to explore these questions. That's exactly what we are doing in this book.
Psychology Journalism Mental health Diversity of perspectives Constructive Solution-oriented psyche media research moderation practice reporting conflicts news avoidance dialog