{"id":14838,"date":"2025-01-17T14:39:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svjmedia.nl\/internationaljournalism\/?p=14838"},"modified":"2025-01-21T15:44:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:44:41","slug":"denmarks-constructive-approach-a-new-way-of-seeing-the-bigger-picture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svjmedia.nl\/internationaljournalism\/14838\/denmarks-constructive-approach-a-new-way-of-seeing-the-bigger-picture\/","title":{"rendered":"Denmark\u2019s Constructive Approach: A new way of seeing the bigger picture"},"content":{"rendered":"
We are living in an age where negativity dominates the headlines\u2014wars, crises, and conflicts flood our screens daily. According to the latest Reuters Institute Digital News Report, nearly four in ten people worldwide now actively avoid the news, saying it leaves them feeling overwhelmed and emotionally drained. \u201cI have stopped following the news because it\u00b4s just too much negativity all the time\u201d, says Luna, a 23-year-old education student from Copenhagen. \u201cIt feels like no one is trying to do anything about it \u2013 why doesn\u2019t someone change the way news is reported?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Luna is not alone in her thinking. Her opinion is shared by millions. This phenomenon, known as news avoidance, is a serious threat to the future of democracy. When people disengage from the news, trust in the media erodes, and the foundation of democracy\u2014an informed citizenship\u2014weakens.<\/p>\n But could there be a way to re-engage audiences and rebuild trust in journalism? Denmark, a country often praised for innovation and its high levels of media trust, may have an answer. With their approach to Constructive Journalism<\/em>, Danish media outlets are rethinking how they report stories, focusing not just on problems but also on solutions and context. Could Denmark\u2019s constructive approach be the key to addressing global news avoidance?<\/p>\n On my visit to Denmark, I met a journalist from Verdens Bedste Nyheder,<\/em><\/strong> a newsroom that only focuses on constructive journalism and underreported progress around the world. He shared a story about how they reported on climate change \u2013 not by highlighting the alarming data but by showcasing an innovative approach to heating pumps in Denmark. This method gives a glimpse of the future, with a clear focus on the progress that is happening right now.<\/p>\n Constructive journalism embraces this philosophy. It aims to inform people while also explaining the situation and offering possible solutions. Unlike traditional journalism, which often emphasizes conflict and sensationalism, constructive journalism seeks to provide a fuller, more balanced picture. It doesn\u2019t shy away from challenges or critical stories but includes potential solutions and forward-looking perspectives.<\/p>\n To get a better understanding of what constructive journalism is and how it works, watch the video below.<\/p>\n Constructive journalism: Redefining how we tell stories <\/strong><\/h3>\n