News Use, Political Knowledge, and Misperceptions in 18 Countries across the Global North

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Peter Van Aelst (University of Antwerp) Luisa Gehle (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz)

News Use, Political Knowledge, and Misperceptions in 18 Countries across the Global North

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Peter Van Aelst (University of Antwerp), Luisa Gehle (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz), Christian Schemer (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) , Jesper Strömbäck (University of Gothenburg)

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English

Cambridge University Press
19 March 2026

Reportage & collected journalism; Media studies; Comparative politics; Press & journalism; Digital lifestyle

Series: Elements in Politics and Communication

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The established idea that people learn about politics and relevant societal issues via the news media can be put into question because of a 'twin challenge of increased media choice.' First, there is a growing number of people who choose to avoid most news which leaves them uninformed about what is happening in politics and society. Second, people may form their beliefs based on false and misleading information, leading them to become misinformed about current political issues. This Element investigated both challenges based on data from a large comparative survey in eighteen Western countries. Consistent with the existing literature, the results largely confirm the added value of staying informed through using traditional news media, the public broadcaster in particular. In contrast, consuming news from newer media sources such as social media and messaging apps is typically associated across countries with less knowledge and more misperceptions about political matters.

By: Peter Van Aelst (University of Antwerp), Luisa Gehle (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz), Christian Schemer (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz), Jesper Strömbäck (University of Gothenburg), Alon Zoizner (University of Haifa)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009632478
ISBN 10: 1009632477
Series: Elements in Politics and Communication
Pages: 108
Publication Date: 19 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active