Young Adults and the Future of News
6 days ago
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- Young adults (18-29) follow the news less closely than older age groups, with only 15% saying they follow news all or most of the time.
- Social media is the primary news source for young adults, with 76% getting news from platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
- Young adults are more likely to trust news from social media (50%) compared to older adults, and they trust it as much as national news organizations.
- Incidental news exposure is common among young adults, with 70% encountering news without actively seeking it.
- Young adults prefer news influencers (38%) and digital platforms over traditional media like TV and radio.
- They define journalists more broadly, including podcast hosts and social media creators, and are less concerned about news coming from traditional journalists.
- Young adults are more accepting of journalists advocating for communities and expressing personal views, especially on social media.
- Their news habits reflect broader shifts in media consumption, pointing to future trends in how news will be consumed.