Constructive journalism differs from problem-centred journalism in that it focuses on possibilities and successes in overcoming problems. It is still unclear what effects this has on readers and viewers. The study shows on the basis of experiments that constructive climate journalism triggers positive emotions and reduces fear and resignation. The willingness to act, on the other hand, is hardly influenced.
Bibliography:
Maurer, M., Jandura, O. & Vowe, G. (2023). How to get out of the burning house without panicking: Constructive climate journalism reduces fear and resignation. In J. Wolling, M. Becker & C. Schumann (Eds.), Climate (change) communication: In the field of tension between science, media and public opinion (pp. 167-185). Ilmenau: Universitätsverlag Ilmenau.