Yaméogo, L., Le Cam, F., Fierens, M. et al. (3 more authors) (2024) Journalists at the frontline: recognizing and managing emotions in the face of conflict and terrorism in Burkina Faso. Journalism Studies, 25 (14). ISSN 1461-670X
Abstract
This article examines the impact of emotions on the professional realities and practices of Burkinabè reporters working in conflict-ridden regions of Burkina Faso. To achieve this, it adopts an innovative theoretical perspective that links the emotional turn in journalism to the sociology of risk. Using an original "fieldwork in delegation" methodology involving three focus groups and 37 interviews with Burkinabè journalists, the study closely investigates the specific realities of these volatile areas. The results highlight four main forms of professional adjustment that are emerging in the current context of crisis: 1) individual adjustments - to secure both physical and mental security, 2) professional adjustments - to secure working and employment conditions, 3) media adjustments - to secure the practical and economic functioning of the media companies; and 4) values adjustments - to reflect the core values underpinning the profession in conflict-situation. The article demonstrates that the Burkinabè journalists' current attempt to manage risk and emotion is rooted in their traditional role, but also in the new responsibilities they wish to assume in the current security context. This innovative and significant research provides a useful foundation for reflection for those interested in the experiences of local journalists operating in other global conflict zones.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Author(s). Except as otherwise noted, this author-accepted version of a journal article published in Journalism Studies is made available via the University of Sheffield Research Publications and Copyright Policy under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. To view a copy of this licence, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
Keywords: | Burkina Faso (Africa); conflict; emotion; risk; community radio; radio journalism |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Department of Journalism Studies (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 11 Jul 2024 12:08 |
Last Modified: | 01 Nov 2024 16:29 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis Group |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/1461670X.2024.2385933 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:214678 |