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May 8, 2026JournalismOpen Access

Trauma and journalist’ safety: Coping strategies and post-traumatic stress symptoms in professionals covering international conflicts

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LMLeire Iturregui MardarasUniversity of the Basque CountryAUAnnette Unda-EndemañoUniversity of the Basque CountryPCPablo Castro-AbrilUniversity of the Basque Country

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Overview

Mixed methodology examines PTSD development in journalists, indicating job insecurity worsens emotional suppression effects.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore how revictimization and coping strategies impact PTSD among journalists in conflict zones.
  • Conducted 24 in-depth qualitative interviews with experienced conflict journalists in Study 1.
  • Performed quantitative analysis in Study 2 with 85 journalists using a moderate mediation model (PROCESS Macro, Model 10).
  • Assessed the correlation between work conditions, emotional suppression, and PTSD levels among journalists.
  • Average PTSD score was 36.98, with 54.12% exceeding the clinical cut-off.
  • Found a direct effect of revictimization on PTSD, influenced by working conditions.
  • Significant indirect effect observed where revictimization leads to emotional suppression, further aggravating PTSD in those with precarious contracts.

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Mardaras et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7ee0bfa21ec5bbf07265https://doi.org/10.1177/14648849261443581
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