A recent study analyzing data from over 45,000 individuals in 23 European nations reveals that age, rather than national context, significantly influences news consumption motivations. Conducted by researchers from the University of Navarra, the study categorizes participants into 'young' (18-35) and 'older' (35+). Both groups share a sense of civic duty towards news but differ in their informational goals; older consumers prioritize knowledge-seeking behaviors over younger audiences. This challenges previous beliefs that national contexts heavily dictate media behavior, pointing to age's pivotal role instead.
Our data show that, although potential differences between countries may exist, they do not substantially explain the overall variability in motivations to stay informed....
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