(Un)sicherheit im Netz. Eine explorative Studie zu individuellen, redaktionellen und rechtlichen Maßnahmen gegen digitale Gewalt an Journalistinnen
Abstract
Based on guided interviews with affected female journalists, the study explores how editorial offices deal with gender-specific digital violence, what personal strategies those affected use, and whether legal action is taken against perpetrators. The empirical study was conducted with eight German female journalists from different media outlets, career stages, and employment types and evaluated using qualitative content analysis. The study shows that female journalists primarily cope with digital violence through personal coping strategies, but perceive the support provided by their editorial offices as satisfactory. Legal measures prove to be particularly difficult for freelance journalists.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Stalking
Cyberstalking
and Harassment
Journalism and Media Studies
Workplace Violence and Bullying
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Communicatio Socialis
- Volume
- 59
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 63–74
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN