How constructive journalism can help rebuild trust in the media
2020 has been full of gloomy stories, causing many to switch off the news completely. But reporting on solutions as well as problems can help audiences see the full picture and reconnect with our reporting
Posted: 17 December 2020 By: Alisa Anwar
We have all been taught to cover the five Ws (and one H) when writing a story. But very rarely do we think about the seventh important question: what can we do about the problem?
There is growing evidence that constructive journalism helps fight news avoidance, allowing the media to counter the constant stream of negativity and help improve audiences mental health. One session at the Global Media Forum (14 December 2020) looked at how journalists can use this aproach to reconnect with their readers.