Science Journalist Safety Survey 2023
Please select your occupation:
science journalist
science editor
scientist
science communicator
science producer (radio, television, podcast, or internet)
science influencer
other
If other, please describe:
If you are a journalist, are you a freelancer?
yes
no
If you are not a freelance journalist, please list your place of work:
Please describe the typical audience reach of your work:
international
regional (ex. Sub-Saharan Africa or South Asia)
national
state or county
local (city, town, village)
Reporters/editors: What topics do you write or edit stories about?
science misinformation/disinformation
climate change
infectious disease
genetics
other health or medical topic
ecosystems and earth science related
space related and astronomy
technology
other
If other, please describe:
Do you write about science misinformation/disinformation?
yes
no
Have you experienced harassment as a result of your work on science misinformation/disinformation?
yes
no
If you have experienced harassment where did it occur?
online
in-person
other
Please describe any experiences with harassment as a result of your work related to health and science coverage:
Are you aware of resources for science journalists and/or scientists who experience harassment?
yes
no
Have you received safety training to mitigate or respond to online harassment?
yes
no
If you have received training to mitigate or respond to online harassment, please describe the training:
Have you received safety training to mitigate or respond to in-person harassment?
yes
no
If you have received training to mitigate or respond to in-person harassment, please describe the training:
Have you searched online for advice on how to deal with online or in-person harassment?
yes
no
Have you asked peers for advice on how to deal with online or in-person harassment?
yes
no
What barriers might you or other journalists/editors experience when trying to access resources to respond to harassment?
Please select your age:
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 and older
Please select your location:
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
North America (USA and Canada)
Contact Information