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41. Lule, Jack "They Shoot Journalists, Don't They?" Critical Studies in Media Communication Vol. 3 2006 p. 535-542. Other General communication journal War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
42. Matloff, Judith "Scathing Memory Journalism Finally Faces Up to the Psychic Costs of War Reporting" This article discusses the psychological problems that journalists often suffer when covering war. Anyone who has covered violence is aware of the psychic damage it can wreak, the guilt, the sense of being a parasite, the unbearable pettiness of daily life. Science suggests that a terrifying experience alters the chemistry in the brain. The amygdala, an almond-shaped part of the brain that researchers believe is tied to memory, releases cascades of stress hormones such as adrenaline. Such hormones change the way the mind processes information during times of stress, lodging images like snapshots in the memory. This can contribute to post-traumatic stress disorder, when vivid recollections return well after the event, evoking the initial horror. Classic signs include panic attacks, the avoidance of people or reminders of the incident and flashbacks or nightmares. These physical reactions compound psychological burdens such as guilt. Extreme stress can spawn other symptoms of distress, from insomnia to depression. Many mental health experts believe journalists should debrief as early as possible after the traumatic experience, so that disturbing thoughts do not fester. This could be with colleagues at the hotel bar or a couple of sessions with a therapist. (Copyright of Communication and Mass Media Complete) Columbia Journalism Review Vol. 6 1994 Spring94 p. 47. Other Journalism/Communication magazine War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) PTSD Posttraumatic stress symptoms (subthreshold) Other Add
43. Matloff, Judith "Unspoken Foreign Correspondents and Sexual Abuse" Columbia Journalism Review Vol. 15 2006 09 p. 789-800. Other Journalism/Communication magazine Sexual violence NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
44. Moody, Barry "Teamwork Replaces Ego on the Frontlines of War" Nieman Reports Vol. 21 1984 Spring84 Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication p. 35-136. Other Journalism/Communication magazine War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
45. "Assessing the Risks Reporters in Iraq Confront" Nieman Reports Vol. 35 2004 p. 109-124. Narrative Journalism/Communication magazine War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Print Add
46. "Iraqi Journalist Atwar Bahjat Receives 2006 Louis M. Lyons Award" Nieman Reports Vol. 60 2001 10/22/ VNU eMedia, Inc. p. 42. Other Journalism/Communication magazine War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Television Add
47. Parks, Michael "Weighing Risks" Columbia Journalism Review 1998 Winter98 Nieman Reports p. 50. Other Journalism/Communication magazine War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
48. Pinder, Rodney "Transforming Anger at Journalists' Deaths Into Action" Nieman Reports Vol. 7 2007 p. 31-35. Other Journalism/Communication magazine War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
49. Prato, Lou "The War Against Television Reporters" American Journalism Review Vol. 133 2006 2006 Annual Meeting International Communication Association p. 1-30. Other Journalism/Communication magazine Non-specific/general NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
50. Ricchiard, Sherry "Dangerous Assignment" American Journalism Review Vol. 13 2005 p. 383-409. Other Journalism/Communication magazine War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
51. Robertson, Lori and Ricchiardi, Sherry "Cracking Down on Western Journalists" Describes the press coverage of the war in Kosovo, Serbia. Details on rooftop journalism; Harassment of the journalists; Propaganda against the Cable News Network; Mixed attitude of the Serbian government towards the journalists. (Copyright of Communication and Mass Media Complete) American Journalism Review Vol. 30 2005 Lawrence Erlbaum Associates p. 43-61. Other Journalism/Communication magazine War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
52. Santos, Francisco "In Colombia, Journalists Have Many Enemies" Nieman Reports Vol. 53 2003 Summer2003 p. 24-23. Other Journalism/Communication magazine Mass violence NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Censorship (self & other) Add
53. Thorn, April "Fifteen Journalists Die While Covering War in Iraq" News Media & the Law Vol. 12 2006 08 Routledge p. 534-553. Other Other journal War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
54. Towne, Stephen E. "Works of Indiscretion" A systematic survey based on extensive research in Indiana newspapers and archival sources reveals that violence against the newspaper press, both Democratic and Republican, was widespread during the Civil War. Most violence was directed at Democratic newspapers and editors with Union soldiers perpetrating the violence and threats of violence in the majority of cases. Ideologically driven troops, disgusted by what thy perceived to be "fire in the rear" disloyalty by Democrats, took violent steps to punish "treasonable" speech; and civilian authority was often powerless to stop soldiers, who were rarely called to account for their deeds. This article finds far more instances of violence, coercion, threats, and arrest than previous studies and points to the partisan nature of the press as a key factor in understanding why and how violence occurred. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR Copyright of Journalism History is the property of E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) Journalism History 2007 2007 Annual Meeting p. 1-1. Other Other journal War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Print Add
55. Bryant, Garry "Ten-Fifty P. I. Emotion and the Photographer's Role" The emotional traumas news photographers experience are not often discussed outside the newsroom. Here professional newspaper photographer Garry Bryant offers a personal testimonial on the effects his job has had on him, as well as on the public. The excitement and drama of shooting spot news at accidents and disasters have caused a certain dulling of the senses, but on the other hand have heightened Bryant's awareness of the importance of his work. A variety of Bryant's favorite photos illustrate this article, capturing the range of the human condition. Abstract from the author Copyright of Journal of Mass Media Ethics is the property of Lawrence Erlbaum Associates and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) Journal of Mass Media Ethics Vol. 27 2002 p. 306-309. Narrative Other journal Accidents NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Photojournalism Tips for covering trauma generally Tips for interacting with victims Add
56. Gamez, Ignacio 'Nacho "Trauma Lingers After Escaping the Danger" Nieman Reports Vol. 19 1980 04 p. 81-84. Other Journalism/Communication magazine Mass violence NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) PTSD Add
57. Dudley, Steven "Columbia Opting Out" Columbia Journalism Review Vol. 41 2008 12 p. 487-503. Other Journalism/Communication magazine War NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
58. Fedler, Fred "Violence Against Journalists" History of the Mass Media in the United States: An Encyclopedia Vol. 31 2004 09 Blackwell Publishing p. 253-255. Other Journalism/Communication magazine Non-specific/general NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Add
59. Natenberg, Tom "Tragedy Rekindles Reasons for Leaving Journalism" This article presents a narrative on the effect of the murder of the mother and husband of Judge Joan Lefkow on the author. I used to be a journalist. Used to is the key phrase here. Some 11 years have passed since the days of bearing the responsibility of writing a 1,000-word article in five minutes. Still, the memories of who I once was are as crisp as the bright blue sky. On February 28, 2005, they became that much darker. When the news broke that the husband and mother of Judge Joan Lefkow were murdered, my days of years gone by resurfaced like a thunderbolt. The murders hit me in a way the others have not. The similarities in this case compared to the Brown's Chicken murders, Buddhist Monks murders and the Peroutka story, have suddenly forced me to address emotions that for so long I repressed. True journalists get emotionally involved. To deny your own humanity is not only morally wrong, it is wrong to the readers and those who are counting on you to tell the truth, to represent views most would rather not hear. For me, being a reporter was just too hard. There is no other way to say it. At the end of the day, I just could not take it anymore. It was not the long hours or the low pay. Actually, for my age at the time, I was making good money at the Daily Herald. However, the cynicism I developed was out of control. I trusted no one, least of all myself. But this was my job--to be skeptical, to doubt, to assume all were lying. I was determined to find the truth. The judge's murders reminded me of that. In 1991, as a 21-year-old reporter serving a summer internship in Arizona, I was one of the first reporters on the scene to cover the monk's murders. I will never forget one of my sources. One hour after interviewing him the first time, he pulled me aside. He was crying. When he told me his friend was among those murdered, I recognized my own humanity. It is a lesson--whether in journalism or out--I have never forgotten. (Copyright of Communication and Mass Media Complete) Quill Vol. 55 2006 12 Blackwell Publishing p. 39-55. Other Journalism/Communication magazine suicide NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Depression Print Add
60. Rosales, Rey G. "Shooting the Messenger Why Radio Broadcasting Is a Deadly Profession in the Philippines" This article describes the escalating pattern of killing journalists in the Philippines. it especially highlights the plight of radio broadcasters, for they are the most frequent victims of violence done to journalists by powerful individuals who had been subjects of critical media coverage. The article examines the causes and effects behind the continuing bloodshed. It describes the role of radio in Philippine rural society and explains the interplay among crime, politics, media ownership, and the prevailing social realities on the ground—factors that perpetuate the ongoing violence. Finally, the article explores possible courses of action that will help stem the increasing dangers among people working for the Philippine media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Journal of Radio Studies is the property of Broadcast Education Association and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) Journal of Radio Studies Vol. 30 1994 Spring94 Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication p. 32-42. Review (not including Meta-Analysis) Journalism specific journal Mass violence NA Occupational health of journalists (negative consequences of reporting trauma) Radio broadcast Tips for covering trauma generally Add