Navigating emotional labor in qualitative journalism research : a case study in trauma-informed interviewing / Maja Šimunjak.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Šimunjak, Maja, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cyberbullying--Research--Moral and ethical aspects--Case studies.

Cyberbullying.

Psychic trauma--Research--Methodology--Case studies.

Psychic trauma.

Psychology--Qualitative research--Moral and ethical aspects--Case studies.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026.

Summary:

This Case Study explores the methodologic and emotional complexities of conducting sensitive qualitative research with elite interviewees in the field of media and communication. Specifically, it draws on experience of conducting interviews with British journalists on the topic of online abuse. It examines challenges such as pacing sensitive interviews, responding ethically to distressed participants, performing emotional labor, and managing vicarious emotions. By detailing practical approaches, such as trauma-informed interviewing strategies, as well as well-being protocols for researchers, this Case Study offers guidance for researchers navigating similarly sensitive terrains. It will be particularly useful for researchers undertaking emotionally charged qualitative work, helping them design more ethically resilient and trauma-informed research processes that safeguard both participant and researcher well-being. Readers will learn how to anticipate emotional challenges, establish protective routines, and apply trauma-informed practices in their own research work.

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ISBN:

9781036252274

OCLC:

1594889389

Publisher Number:

T302902