Excessive Scrolling but Attentive News Reading? How Short Video Use and Awareness of Its Negative Impact Shape News Engagement Across Devices Through a mixed-method approach, this study investigates three interrelated questions pertaining to how short-form video apps affect people’s engagement with news. Results from our lab study utiliz...

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Insights (4/4):

Even as consumption shifts online, people continue to associate public service broadcasters and print media with reliable, accurate news—especially older and higher-income groups.

#impartialityproject #newsmedia #politicalreporting #mediahabits #Ofcom

Insights (3/4):

- Young audiences (16–24): Prefer online platforms and social media. 80% use digital sources, and 75% get news via social media.

- Older audiences (75+): 90% rely on TV, 50% use newspapers, but only 20% use social media for news.

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TLDR (8/8):

Viewing habits are changing rapidly—but public service broadcasters like the BBC continue to play a vital role in news trust, cultural relevance, and audience satisfaction, especially when adapting content across both linear and on-demand platforms.

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TLDR (6/8):

The BBC remains the most trusted source for accurate UK news (61%), ahead of ITV (56%), Channel 4 (50%), and Channel 5 (41%).

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TLDR (5/8):

68% of PSB viewers remain satisfied. Notably, satisfaction among 25–34s has increased significantly, despite falling reach—perhaps reflecting a more engaged core audience.

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TLDR (4/8):

While linear TV viewing continues to decline, BVoD (Broadcaster Video on Demand) services are picking up the slack—especially for drama and children’s content.

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TLDR (3/8):

The BBC remains strong among children—particularly ages 4–6—but YouTube and Netflix still dominate. For 16–34s and under-15s, YouTube is the top destination.

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TLDR (2/8):

Despite declines for other public service broadcasters (PSBs), BBC maintained stable reach across all age groups, driven in part by major sporting events like the Euros and Olympics.

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TLDR (1/8):

Older audiences favour TV and radio; younger people rely heavily on online platforms. Among 16–24s, 81% use online news sources, while 90% of over-75s watch TV.

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Media habits predict vaccination and trust in science — and not always how you’d expect A new study published in Scientific Reports suggests that people who consume a more ideologically diverse mix of news sources are more likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to trust science—regardless...

Media habits predict vaccination and trust in science — and not always how you’d expect #Science #HealthandMedicine #PublicHealth #Vaccination #ScienceTrust #MediaHabits

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Start by auditing your media habits. What do you consume? How much time do you spend? Ask yourself:
1️⃣ Is it meaningful?
2️⃣ Does it benefit me?
Eliminating the harmful stuff frees up time and space for healthier choices.

#DigitalMinimalism #MediaHabits