A new study evaluates information consumption habits in Portugal and reveals deep generational differences in the way Portuguese people inform themselves. The research shows that younger generations have radically different behaviors from older ones when it comes to seeking and trusting news.
The study indicates that social media entered the top five credibility sources among young people, which represents a significant change from previous generations. This trend suggests a transformation in the way the youngest perceive information and its sources.
The study's coordinator, Sofia Vieira, spoke with Diário de Notícias about the research results. According to the article, Vieira highlights that "there is no longer a single source of truth", reflecting the fragmentation of the current media landscape and the multiplicity of voices that coexist in the information ecosystem.
