Those who prefer social media for news less likely to say the issue of made-up news will get worse

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June 3, 2019

6. Younger Americans and those who prefer social media for news feel less concern about the issue of made-up news

Those who prefer social media for news less likely to say the issue of made-up news will get worse

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6. Younger Americans and those who prefer social media for news feel less concern about the issue of made-up news
Youngest adults are less likely than oldest to think made-up news and information impacts the country
The youngest adults say they encounter made-up news and information less often than those older than them
18- to 29-year-olds place less blame on several key actors for creating made-up news and information than older Americans
Majorities of all age groups check facts in response to made-up news and information, but younger adults are more likely to flag stories and reduce news intake
The youngest adults are less pessimistic about the future of made-up news than those older than them
People who prefer social media for news are more likely to share made-up news and information than those who prefer other pathways
Those who prefer social media for news less likely to say the issue of made-up news will get worse

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6. Younger Americans and those who prefer social media for news feel less concern about the issue of made-up news

Those who prefer social media for news less likely to say the issue of made-up news will get worse

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