Effectiveness of Engaging Experts in Helping Journalist in Kenya to Deal With Trauma

Authors

  • Joan Mutua Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Dr. Hellen K. Mberia Lecturer: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Prof. David Minja PhD Lecturer: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47604/ijcpr.1691

Keywords:

Experts, Journalists, Trauma

Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of engaging experts in helping journalists in Kenya to deal with trauma.

Methodology: The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods of collecting data. This included the uses of questionnaires and interviews. The collected data was edited,  coded  and  analyzed  using  statistical  package  for  social  sciences  (SPSS).  The data was presented using both qualitative and quantitative statistics.

Findings: The results of the study revealed that engaging experts had a significant relationship with effective trauma management.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that journalists should engage spiritual leaders to help them to deal with traumatic experiences. In addition, journalists should also engage counselors to help them to deal with traumatic experiences.

 

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Published

2022-11-10

How to Cite

Mutua, J., Mberia , H., & Minja, D. (2022). Effectiveness of Engaging Experts in Helping Journalist in Kenya to Deal With Trauma. International Journal of Communication and Public Relation, 7(2), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.47604/ijcpr.1691

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2022)

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