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Teenagers More Likely To Use Social Media For News

C-SPAN Radio Washington DC 15d12d Impact 4
A discussion on social media use reveals differing perceptions of justification among age groups. For individuals under 30, a higher level of justification is considered possible, while those over 50 view it as never an option. The role of social media in these perceptions is highlighted. A new survey from the Media and News Project indicates that 57% of teenagers obtain their news from social media. In comparison, only 36% of adults use social media as a news source. The survey suggests a growing trend of younger generations favoring non-traditional sources like influencers over mainstream media.

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social media age demographics public opinion

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C-SPAN Radio

“be justified and 20% said that that's possible. But it says that for those over 30, it says, sorry, under 30 that that is a higher level. And at those over a certain age, you know, I think it was 50 that was considered never an option. So what do you make of that? Well, I think social media. Like the gentleman said about that.”

WLS-AM 890 Chicago

“the new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get their news from non-traditional sources, such as social media and influencers and adults. Survey from the media and site project finds 57% of teens get their news from social media, compared with 36% of adults that do so.”

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