• Dr. Ravi Kumar Sharma

Abstract COVID era has affected every segment of population adversely round the globe. The adversities were experienced among different professionals and workers. Journalism is one of the demanding professions where are the journalists are overburdened and need to be in alert mode 24/7. Covid 19 pandemic has resulted in additional stress among several journalists. Aim- The present study aimed to compare the stress related symptoms initiated during COVID among print and electronic media journalists. Methodology- Data was collected using self reporting measures.120 journalists were assessed who fit in criteria of covering stories during pandemic. Results- indicated journalists reported that there was high level of stress experienced it was more among electronic media journalists. Discussion- covering the stressful stories, reviewing the video editing and working on the similar type of tragic news creates post traumatic symptoms.

STESS, COVID, JOURNALISTS

"Stress among Journalists During COVID pandemic", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no.b180-b182, December-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112123.pdf

"Stress among Journalists During COVID pandemic", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no. ppb180-b182, December-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112123.pdf