Explaining Online News Engagement Based on Browsing Behavior: Creatures of Habit?

New publication by Judith Moeller, Robbert van de Velde, Lisa Merten, and Cornelius Puschmann, in Social Science Computer Review. Find the article here. Abstract: Understanding how citizens keep themselves informed about current affairs is crucial for a functioning democracy. Extant research suggests that in an increasingly fragmented digital news environment, search engines and social media platforms promote more incidental,…

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Judith presents report on media diversity

The report is called: ‘beyond filter bubbles: media diversity policy options in data-driven media markets’. Together with Natali Helberger, Judith wrote the report for the Dutch media commissioners office. Last Thursday, she presented the findings and discussed implications with European media and market regulators.

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