Aug 2026· International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews· Vol 7, pp. 3350-3360· 0 citations
Abstract
This study examines how Gen Z youth in Bhopal consume news and how their preferences differ between social media and traditional media. The study focuses on source preference, perceived credibility, content format, verification behavior, frequency and timing of news consumption. The survey data show that social media is the most-used medium for news consumption (33.84%), followed by television (26.26%) and news websites (23.23%). At the same time, traditional media remains important when respondents assess credibility and verify information. Video is the most preferred content format, while most respondents spend 15–30 minutes a day consuming news. Overall, the findings suggest a hybrid pattern: young people use digital platforms for speed and convenience, but continue to rely on traditional media for verification and depth.
The review examines studies published between 2012 and 2026 that examine the impact of social media on how young adults consume news. The literature shows that social media has become a main source of news, taking the place of traditional media due to the availability of news through mobile devices in a personalised an...
Rijitha R· Journal of Media & Mass Comm...· 0 citations
This study compares news consumption and engagement patterns related to public affairs news between mobile news consumers—digital natives and digital immigrants. Using data from a purposive web survey of mobile news consumers (
n
= 520) analyzed using partial least squares multi-group analysis, the study found no...
At present, most people use social media. Social media can be considered a double-edged sword; one is a rapid way for information dissemination at low cost, and the other is the widespread spread of misinformation or fake news. This study aims to assess the media literacy and awareness of fake news among the youth...
Prantim Borgohain, Ankita Kathiriya, Atul Bhatt et al.· Global Knowledge Memory and...· 0 citations
News media frequently share news content on social media. While audience behaviour regarding
news sharing has been extensively studied, the practices of the media outlets themselves in this regard
remain underexplored. This study examines the characteristics, frequency, and ethical standards of
repetitive news sharing...
Md Shariful Islam, MD. Shamim Hossain, Md Uzzal Talukder et al.· Jurnal Komunikasi Malaysian...· 0 citations
This study aims to examine the social media practices, platform preferences, and news trust behaviors of Generation Z through a qualitative and context-driven analytical framework. Using semi-structured interviews with young participants from diverse socio-demographic backgrounds, the research employs thematic analysis...
E. Kiraz· İletişim ve Toplum Araştırma...· 0 citations
The rapid growth of social media has transformed the way Generation Z accesses and consumes news. Among various digital platforms, TikTok has emerged as an alternative source of information due to its visual, interactive, and user-centered features. This study aims to examine the influence of TikTok journalism content...
Zikri Fachrul Nurhadi, Sani Rahman, Ummu Salamah et al.· Proceeding of International...· 0 citations
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