Americans are increasingly pessimistic about their nation's future, viewing it as declining in critical areas like the economy and political unity. Key to this bleak outlook is the media's focus on bad news, which shapes public perception significantly. Studies show that negative news garners more attention and retention, meaning that it heavily influences how people predict the future. The predominance of negative news in US media, especially during events like COVID-19, further amplifies this 'bad news bias', leading to widespread public pessimism about the country's trajectory.
‘Research indicates people pay more attention to negative news, often remembering it better, which impacts their views of future conditions significantly.’
‘The media landscape is dominated by negative news, which overshadows positive developments, thereby shaping public perception of decline.’
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