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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/BeerAndBiltong on 2024-10-14 06:33:15+00:00.


I love avoiding the news. But why? For me, due to the lack of quality of reporting, click bait, opinion articles and constant inaccuracy in every article. All adds to zero trust. Anyway - enough about me and my issues! This is an interesting bit of research (which was shared with me) and why people tend to avoid the news.

Why do you avoid the news?

Weighted proportions of respondents selecting reasons for avoiding the news.

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Full article: Selective and consistent news avoidance in Aotearoa New Zealand: motivations and demographic influences (tandfonline.com)