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3. The role of social media in news

News on social media less likely to reflect one’s own political views than news in conversations with friends

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3. The role of social media in news
A third of French adults get news daily from social media
Facebook is the top social media site for news in Western Europe, including France
About a third of French adults who get news on social media don’t pay attention to the sources of news there
News on social media less likely to reflect one’s own political views than news in conversations with friends
In France, younger adults are more likely to get news from social media
French adults with higher education are more likely to use social media for news

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