“Shared Press Distress” and the Police Raid on a Newspaper

Nurses have always been working as front-line workers in the health care crises and have faced colossal challenges due to the global COVID‐19 pandemic. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of occupational stress on emotional responses and psychological wellbeing of nursing staff. It also investigated the mediating role of emotional responses between occupational stress and psychological well-being. It examined the role of workplace hazing on occupational stress and emotional responses as a moderator. As front-line healthcare providers, nurses must interact with patients and endure great emotional and psychological strain.  PLS-SEM technique was used to analyze the obtained data, Findings revealed that emotional responses mediated the impact of stress on nurses’ well-being and the relationship between emotional responses and psychological well-being is significant. However, the role of workplace hazing as a moderator was not supported. It is recommended for researchers to employ methods of qualitative research to investigate nurses' actual experiences with work-related stress and coping strategies.

The journalist profession is one of the professions that are vulnerable to personal security and safety. In recent years, threats and attacks, even killing journalists, have increased, including in Sikka Regency. This community service aims to encourage the achievement of increasing the basic capacity of journalists, especially in building self-protection mechanisms on the Internet. The methods given are in the form of lectures, sharing experiences, simulations, practice, and discussions. This training was attended by 10 journalists in Sikka Regency. From this training, it is known that all training participants have experienced violence in carrying out their journalistic work, whether physical, verbal, psychosocial or digital violence. The perpetrators of this violence come from the government, the community, sources, fellow journalists, and even the media where journalists work. This is due to journalists' lack of understanding of security itself and is exacerbated by the absence of a Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) at work. This shows that journalists work without being equipped with self-protection capabilities and without protection from institutions. This training is important considering that press freedom is one of the benchmarks for the quality of democracy in a country. This training then initiated the formation of the Safe Sikka Journalist Group.

The purpose of the study is to research emotional labor and cognitive effort in radar-based collision avoidance tasks within a nautical simulator. By assessing participants’ emotional responses and mental strain, the research aimed to identify negative emotional states associated with a lack of experience, which, in the worst-case scenario, could contribute to navigational incidents. Fifteen participants engaged in multiple sessions simulating typical maritime conditions and navigation challenges. Emotional and cognitive effort were evaluated using three primary methods: heart rate monitoring, a Likert-scale questionnaire, and real-time facial expression recognition software. Heart rate data provided physiological indicators of stress, while the questionnaire and facial expressions captured subjective perceptions of difficulty and emotional strain. By correlating the measurements, the study aimed to uncover emotional patterns linked to task difficulty with insight into engagement, attention, and blink rate levels during the simulation, revealing how a lack of experience contributes to negative emotions and human factor errors. The understanding of the emotional labor and effort in maritime navigation training contributes to strategies for reducing incident risk through improved simulation training practices.

Grub Street was a real place, a place of poverty and vice. It was also a metaphor for journalists and other writers of ephemeral publications and, by implication, the infant newspaper industry. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, journalists were held in low regard, even by their fellow journalists who exchanged torrents of mutual abuse in the pages of their newspapers. But Grub Street's vitality and its battles with authority laid the foundations of modern Fleet Street. In this book, Bob Clarke examines the origination and development of the English newspaper from its early origin in the broadsides of the sixteenth century, through the burgeoning of the press during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, to its arrival as a respectable part of the establishment in the nineteenth century. Along the way this narrative is illuminated with stories of the characters who contributed to the growth of the English press in all its rich variety of forms, and how newspapers tailored their contents to particular audiences. As well as providing a detailed chronological history, the volume focuses on specific themes important to the development of the English newspaper. These include such issues as state censorship and struggles for the freedom of the press, the growth of advertising and its effect on editorial policy, the impact on editorial strategies of taxation policy, increased literacy rates and social changes, the rise of provincial newspapers and the birth of the Sunday paper and the popular press. The book also describes the content of newspapers, and includes numerous extracts and illustrations that vividly portray the way in which news was reported to provide a colourful picture of the social history of their times. Written in a lively and engaging manner, this volume will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in English social history, print culture or journalism.

Early one morning in 1996, the sanctuary of a Parisian church was suddenly disrupted by a police raid. A group of undocumented immigrant families had taken refuge in the church under threat of deportation due to the French state's increasingly restrictive immigration policies. Rather than disperse and hide, these sans-papiers-people literally without papers- came together to bring to light the deep contradictions in the French state's immigration policies and practices. Reinventing the Republic chronicles the struggle of the sans-papiers to become rights-bearing citizens, and links different social movements to reveal the many ways in which concepts of citizenship and nationality intersect with debates over gender, sexuality, and immigration. Drawing on in-depth interviews and a variety of texts, this disquieting book provides new insights into how exclusion and discrimination operate and influence each other in the world today.

The dominant anti-trafficking model operates within a criminal justice framework grounded in a rigid victim-perpetrator binary. This approach effectively absolves the state of any responsibility for the structural inequalities that undermine the rights and well-being of children and adolescents. This article examines the conditions that drive highly vulnerable girls and adolescents to see trafficking into prostitution as their only available option. These “most vulnerable victims” are exploited not only by traffickers—who profit from their abuse—but also by authorities, who often mistreat them for failing to embody the idealized image of an agencyless victim. Using a qualitative methodology based on in-depth interviews and chain-referral sampling, the study draws on the testimonies of 77 Central American migrant women who were trafficked as minors and exploited in the U.S. sex trade for an average of nearly seven years. Most were eventually freed through police raids. Paradoxically, many of these women described the authorities who rescued them as abusive and dehumanizing, while referring to the traffickers and club owners who exploited them as kind or humane. The findings suggest that age intersects with gender, class, national origin, and immigration status to shape how migrant girls and adolescents experience sexual exploitation. In many cases, this exploitation became—however paradoxically—a means of pursuing greater autonomy. As such, the current anti-trafficking framework fails to capture or address the complex realities faced by many underage migrant girls within the sex industry.

This chapter addresses two recent trends in the conceptualization of work stress: recognizing the temporal dynamics of work stress and combining existing theoretical models to increase predictive power and broaden understanding. The chapter illustrates these developments in educator stress research by presenting the results of testing a Dynamic Integrative Teacher Stress (DITS) model. The DITS model combines elements of the Job Demand-Control-Support, Effort-Reward Imbalance and Kyriacou’s models (coping resources) while accounting for the dynamic nature of work stress (temporal changes), personal and contextual factors. It is based on a real-time longitudinal study of teacher stress over two academic years. The study examines whether the model’s predicted independent and moderator effects on teacher strain are confirmed using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) measures, testing effects at the between- and within-person levels. Longitudinal data generated using EMA via the Teacher Stress Diary over 2 years, supports the unique value of the model’s key concepts to predict teachers’ emotional stress responses (negative affect). Higher demand and over-commitment, and lower control, coping and reward, predicted higher emotional strain. The DITS model explained considerable unique variance in emotional strain and, as expected, the integrative model explained more variance than each component alone, suggesting that combined models may be a useful framework for future research and theory development. The model explained both between- and within-person changes in emotional strain. These results provide a more comprehensive and dynamic understanding of occupational stress in teachers than traditional survey studies, potentially benefitting intervention development to reduce teacher stress and promote educator and school sustainability.

As more journalists rely on social media platforms like Twitter to gather information and report the news, scholars have identified an increasing tension between traditional journalistic values and reporters’ construction of online personas. Moreover, networked journalists build these mediated personas—following platforms’ affordances—to better engage with fellow journalists and algorithmic audiences. Drawing on data from 15 in-depth interviews with Kosovar Albanian political journalists and editors, this article offers a unique perspective by examining the negotiation process between professional standards and journalists’ online personas on Twitter. Via their online personas, influenced by the audience and the platforms’ affordances and logic, journalists and editors have given rise to new role conceptions and standards in local political journalism. The results show that political journalists and editors in Kosovo view Twitter as a platform where they can display both professional and personal layers of their identity. Furthermore, they feel unrestricted by journalistic standards, taking on roles outside the traditional scope of journalism: as good citizens, they express opinions on political issues; as activists, they advocate for personally meaningful causes; but they also see themselves as mordant critics of political figures.

Purpose This article has two main objectives. First, it examines the strengths and limitations of insider positionality in the process of gaining access to research participants, while responding to calls within Management and Organizational Studies to address the emotional strain experienced by both participants and researchers in qualitative research. Second, the article demonstrates the value of reflexive autoethnography in exploring personal assumptions, positionalities and emotional responses. Design/methodology/approach The research adopts an autoethnographic approach that weaves together sensemaking and reflexivity. The analysis is grounded in the lived experiences of an Early-Career Scholar navigating entry into a research field within a business school context, positioning the researcher as an insider. The analysis is further supported by the rest of the article's authorship team. Findings Our findings reveal that insider positionality can expose researchers to emotional strains relative to rejection, the management of expectations and the representation of other voices. While it eased organizational entry initially, it later constrained secondary access by triggering participants' fear of exposure, which challenges the assumption that insider access is inherently easy. Second, we identify autoethnography as a valuable and cathartic research method for the researcher, allowing them to share experiences and transform key moments of dissonance into insights through retrospective reflection. Originality/value This thought-provoking article presents a reflexive study that critically examines the insider researcher's positionality and assumptions during the process of gaining access, while also framing research as an immersive, emotional and interconnected endeavor.

Family caregiving for individuals with dementia is an increasingly complex issue that affects the caregivers' and care recipients' physical, mental, and emotional health. This article presents 3 key culturally sensitive caregiver models along with clinical interventions relevant far mental health counseling professionals. ********** The role of a caregiver for a family member with dementia and the effect on caregivers' emotional and psychological states have been well researched over the past 30 years (Brody, 1985; Cooke, McNally, Mulligan, Harrison, & Newman, 2001; Daire, 2002, 2004; Fisher & Lieberman, 1994; Litwak & Szelsenyi, 1969; Meshefedjian, McCusker, Bellavance, & Baumgarten, 1998; Myers, 2003). Early research identified the key role family caregivers played in linking patients with dementia with service providers (Litwak & Szelsenyi, 1969). Additionally, research focused not only on how caregivers positively affected the lives of care receivers but also on the accompanying strain and distress these caregivers experienced (Carradice, Beail, & Shankland, 2003; Fisher & Lieberman, 1994). Family caregivers, the support they provided (or were not able to provide), and the resulting emotional strain they experienced proved to be key factors regarding whether patients with dementia were institutionalized or whether they remained in the community (Coon, Gallagher-Thompson, & Thompson, 2003). Additionally, family caregivers who were coping well were found to have a positive effect on the health of the care recipients. But, what were the emotional costs to the caregiver? Research has shown that caregiver burden varied significantly depending on the caregiver's coping skills, support system, physical condition, anxiety level, and the specificity of the stressor (Kneebone & Martin, 2003). The specific situation and the type of stressor also dictated the coping strategies implemented by the caregiver. Caregiver burden was also associated with increased mental health problems such as clinical depression, depressive symptoms, and anxiety (Carradice et al., 2003; Connell, Janevic, & Gallant, 2001; Daire, 2004). In addition, caregiver stress and burden were exacerbated as dementia symptoms progressed (Wackerbarth & Johnson, 2002). The intricate and subjective burden experienced by caregivers was influenced by several factors, such as the emotional and physical demands, the consequences of such demands, and the elements that govern them (Myers, 2003). FAMILY CAREGIVING Families of patients with dementia provided a significant amount of care in a community setting (Brody, 1985; Cooke et al., 2001; Coon et al., 2003; Fisher & Lieberman, 1996). With the cognitive and behavioral challenges associated with dementia, this proved a challenging responsibility for families. It also came with a certain degree of emotional and psychological strain. Most families were not emotionally, physically, or financially prepared to embrace the daily challenge of caring for their loved one who had been diagnosed with dementia. At some point, behavior and physiological issues warranted placing that family member in an assisted living facility (e.g., nursing home, assisted living facility, or respite care). The patient's deteriorating health condition and the severity of the caregiver's distress usually triggered the decision to institutionalize the family member with dementia (Levesque, Ducharme, & Lachance, 1999). However, it is important to note that the primary caregivers of institutionalized patients with dementia also experienced significant levels of emotional, physical, and psychological strain (Daire, 2002; LoGiudice et al., 1998). Whether it was a spouse, sibling, or child, nearly all caregivers of institutionalized parents with dementia continued to experience some level of strain or psychological distress (Levesque et al., 1999). In addition to examining the ill effects on caregivers, previous researchers paid special attention to the different individuals who provided care, which furthered the understanding of the effect of caregiving on the family system (Coon et al. …

Heatwaves and online climate sentiment: evidence from Chinese social media

- The rise of digital media has significantly transformed the way audiences engage with online content, introducing new behavioral patterns such as “hate-following.” Hate-following refers to the act of consuming content from creators or accounts that individuals dislike, often driven by curiosity, entertainment, or the desire to criticize. Despite the negative emotions associated with such content, users continue to engage with it, contributing to its visibility and success within algorithm-driven platforms. Mass Media students, being active participants in digital environments, are frequently exposed to a wide range of content, including content that may provoke irritation or disagreement. This repeated exposure to emotionally triggering content may contribute to digital fatigue and burnout. Digital burnout is characterized by mental exhaustion, reduced motivation, and emotional strain caused by excessive or negative digital consumption. This study aims to explore the relationship between hate-following behavior and digital burnout among Mass Media students. It seeks to understand the motivations behind hate-following and examine whether engaging with disliked content has a measurable impact on emotional well-being. By analyzing patterns of engagement and emotional responses, the research attempts to highlight the paradox of users voluntarily interacting with content that negatively affects them. The findings of this study are expected to provide insights into contemporary digital consumption habits and contribute to a better understanding of how negative engagement patterns influence mental health and media behavior. The study is based on a quantitative survey conducted among 70 Mass Media students using a structured questionnaire. Key Words: Hate-following, Digital Burnout, Social Media Engagement, Negative Content Consumption, Attention Economy, Algorithmic Influence, Media Behavior, Emotional Well-being, Mass Media Students, Digital Fatigue

Book Review| October 01 2021 Review: American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship, by Niambi M. Carter American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship, by Niambi M. Carter. New York: Oxford University Press, 2019. 278 pages. $27.95 (paper). ISBN: 9780190053550. Najja K. Baptist Najja K. Baptist University of Arkansas Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar National Review of Black Politics (2021) 2 (3-4): 217–219. https://doi.org/10.1525/nrbp.2021.2.3-4.217 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Peer Review Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Najja K. Baptist; Review: American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship, by Niambi M. Carter. National Review of Black Politics 1 October 2021; 2 (3-4): 217–219. doi: https://doi.org/10.1525/nrbp.2021.2.3-4.217 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentNational Review of Black Politics Search Niambi Carter’s American While Black: African Americans, Immigration, and the Limits of Citizenship illuminates the complex nature of Black political attitudes in the post–civil rights era. Crucial to Carter’s study is the impact that white supremacy has had on Black public opinion toward immigration policy. Expanding the scholarship of politics, African American studies, and history, Carter highlights nuances within the historical development of Black citizenship and how it is traceable in various parts of the Black experience. American While Black’s brilliance lies in its debunking of myths surrounding Black public opinion toward immigration. In chapter 1, Carter wastes no time laying out the purpose and focus of this book, and she contends that “blacks use the issues of immigration as a way to articulate their feelings about the failure of the nation-state to address their needs and incorporate them as full members of the citizenry” (13). Therefore, what appears... You do not currently have access to this content.

We develop two models of the relationships between emotional intelligence (EI), job insecurity, and psychological strain. The moderation model suggests that EI reduces psychological strain by helping individuals cope with job insecurity when it arises. The mediation model suggests that EI reduces psychological strain by enabling individuals to conserve resources, thereby reducing their experience of job insecurity. Our results, based on a sample of 232 real estate agents, show that job insecurity mediates the relationship between EI and psychological strain. Contrary to what the moderation model suggested, the positive relationship between job insecurity and psychological strain was found to be stronger when EI was higher. Overall, the results provide more nuanced insights into the role of EI in psychological strain.

Background:Historically, marginalized groups have been deemed unwell and deserving of correction, resulting in disproportionate use of inpatient psychiatric institutionalization. Despite changes over the last hundred years, individuals from marginalized groups continue to experience poor treatment in inpatient psychiatric settings. Transgender people are marginalized in a society where it is assumed that all individuals exist solely as woman or man with predetermined roles influenced by innate biology based on their sex assigned at birth, i.e. gender essentialism. This contributes to mental health disparities (e.g., depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts), which may result in higher acuity symptoms, leading to overrepresentation in inpatient psychiatric settings. Yet, little is known about transgender people’s experiences during inpatient psychiatric treatment.Objective:To describe the experiences of transgender people in inpatient psychiatric treatment.Design:A qualitative descriptive study.Setting:Interviews were held in person or over Zoom.Participants:Adults who self-identified as transgender and had been admitted to inpatient psychiatric treatment during the last five years were recruited to participate through community organizations, social media, and word of mouth.Methods:Semi-structured interviews were conducted between March 2019 and June 2022. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.Results:Participants (N = 15) described experiences within inpatient psychiatric treatment. The first theme, gender essentialism causes stigmatizing experiences through structural and enacted power, was characterized by deliberate or accidental misgendering, gender treated as irrelevant to care, pathologized gender diversity, and withholding of gender-affirming needs. The second theme, psychological and emotional strain as the price paid for enforced gender essentialism, included examples of drained emotional resources, powerlessness, and worsening of gender dysphoria. Lastly, the theme actions in disruption of the structural gender essentialist power illustrated how the gender essentialist systems in place can be interrupted and resisted by transgender patients and healthcare professionals.Conclusions:Power structures are embedded in psychiatric hospital policies and practices, as well as the physical layout of the hospital, operating under the assumption that all patients are either man or woman based on their sex assigned at birth. Healthcare professionals may unintentionally or deliberately reinforce these structures, further marginalizing transgender patients. Healthcare professionals have the opportunity to disrupt these harmful systems by advocating for and implementing changes that challenge gender essentialism. Creating care environments that incorporate gender diversity allows transgender individuals to focus on their mental health and recovery, rather than expending emotional resources navigating a system that overlooks or invalidates their identities.Social media abstract:Inpatient psychiatric treatment reinforces gender essentialism, subjecting transgender patients to stigma and mistreatment. Participants described experiences of frequent misgendering, dismissal of gender-affirming needs, and emotional strain from navigating a system designed for non-transgender patients, leading to worse mental health symptoms, including gender dysphoria, and feelings of powerlessness. Healthcare professionals reinforce these harmful systems deliberately or unintentionally. However, instances of disruption by healthcare professionals and transgender participants were observed leading to the creation of affirming experiences despite the prevailing gender essentialism. Future opportunities to disrupt these structures include advocating for systemic change, engaging in patient-centered care, and developing inclusive policies. By creating inpatient psychiatric environments that accommodate gender diversity, healthcare providers could allow transgender patients to focus on their mental health and recovery, rather than combating stigma. Inclusive care can shift the focus from navigating systemic transphobia to healing.