Until recently, the study of emotions in journalism was ignored by the academic world. Emotions were traditionally considered a private and personalized experience, out-of-place in the public journalism debate, which was dominated by the notions of objectivity and detachment. In recent years we've come to understand that emotions are part of our biological-cognitive perception system and shape our understanding of reality. They are inevitable and essential to all human experience, which is why they are now considered a basic element of journalism. The Handbook of Journalism and Emotion collects and presents the most up-to-date knowledge of the relationship between emotions and journalism, presenting the most significant research on the topic around the globe. Offering timely and relevant examples from current world events, the collection provides benchmark reference material for journalistic researchers and creators of media products such as television, cinema, radio, the press and the internet aimed at portraying, discussing, and reflecting upon the impact of the emotional experience in journalism

Organized into four main thematic sections - theory, production, content, and responses - chapters by a thoroughly international collection of scholars cover topics such as empathy in Journalism, emotions and news avoidance, hate speech against Journalists, and Ukrainian war coverage and emotion. A valuable resource for students and scholars of journalism and mass media, The Handbook of Journalism and Emotion is the definitive reference for those seeking to learn more about the influence of emotions on the production and consumption of journalism.