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Virpi Salojärvi

PhD, Assistant Professor and University Researcher at University of Vaasa and University of Helsinki

Polarization journalists emotions conflict Venezuela

Salojärvi's main research interests include polarisation and conflict, populism and media, emotions, (audio-)visual analysis and Latin American studies. Her current research project focuses on psychological well-being of journalists in prolonged crisis and the role of emotions in journalistic practice in such circumstances.


Research focuses:
Physical, Psychological, Digital, Financial
Methods used in research:
Interviews
Countries of research focus:
Venezuela

Virpi Salojärvi