The Dynamics of Political Interest and News Media Consumption: A Longitudinal Perspective
In: International journal of public opinion research, Band 25, Heft 4, S. 414-435
ISSN: 1471-6909
This longitudinal study investigates whether the impact of political interest-a key motivational factor behind news consumption-on various forms of news consumption has increased over time. The analysis is based on a unique large-scale representative annual survey conducted in Sweden over the years 1986-2010, enabling a comprehensive analysis of citizens' total and specific news consumption across multiple channels and platforms. Results show that news consumption has become more polarized between news-seekers and news-avoiders over time, and that political interest has become a more important determinant of news consumption in today's high-choice media environment. Adapted from the source document.