Working in the Midst of Trauma: Exposure and Coping in News Camera Operators. Issue 4 (19th May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ikizer, Gözde; Karanci, A. Nuray; Kocaoglan, Sibel
• Is Part Of: Journal of loss and trauma. Volume 24:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 356
• Page End: 368
• Publication Date: 2019-05-19
• Subjects: News camera operators -- traumatic stress -- exposure -- secondary traumatization -- qualitative study; Loss (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Adjustment (Psychology) -- Periodicals; Life change events -- Periodicals; Interpersonal relations -- Periodicals; 154.4
• DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2019.1603006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1532-5024

Abstract

Abstract: News camera operators are among the first responders to crises, emergencies, and other human suffering. This study is an attempt in the literature to explore trauma exposure and coping in news camera operators who are likely to experience primary and secondary traumatization simultaneously. Qualitative data from 20 news camera operators were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Two superordinate themes emerged: (a) physical and psychological impact and (b) strategies of coping. The results highlight challenges associated with the work of news camera operators. Mental health support and training for this group of media professionals are strongly recommended at the undergraduate and/or organizational levels.