US EditionHalf of Americans say journalists ‘losing influence’ on society: Study
- Half of Americans believe journalists are losing influence, according to the Pew Research Center's study.
- Despite concerns, 59% of adults think journalism is very or extremely important and value honesty, intelligence, and authenticity in reporting.
- Sharp divides exist, with Republicans being more likely to view journalists as biased and dishonest than Democrats.
- Young adults increasingly see new media like podcasts as valid news sources, challenging traditional journalism.
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A new study by the Pew Research Center reveals that Americans value the role of journalists in society, but perceive that their influence is in decline and fail to agree on who qualifies as a journalist in the digital age. Read more]]>
Pew Survey: Journalists Losing Influence in Society
Almost half of Americans believe journalists are losing influence in society, according to a study from the Pew Research Center. The survey found 49% said journalists are losing influence in society, compared to 15% who said they are gaining influence, while 45% said they have a great deal or a fair amount of confidence in journalists to act in the best interests of the public. "There are a handful of journalists, the ones that we say we trust, …
Half of Americans say journalists ‘losing influence’ on society: Study
Half of Americans don’t find journalists to be influential over society and public discourse, a new study from the Pew Research Center found. About half of U.S. adults, 49 percent, said journalists are losing influence in society, compared with 15 percent who said they are gaining influence, the study published Wednesday found. Fewer than half, 45…
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