Threats and harassment of Swedish journalists, 10 years on: Coping processes and coping strategies

Monica Löfgren Nilsson, Henrik Örnebring, Department of Journalism, Media and Communication, Göteborg University, Department of Geography, Media and Communication, Karlstad University

Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism

Published online on June 27, 2026

Abstract

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Based on an in-depth interview study of a strategic sample of Swedish journalists (n= 20), this article analyzes the coping processes and coping strategies of these journalists when faced with threats and harassment. The paper also presents data on new ...