The Psychology of News Consumption: Understanding Media Bias and Its Impact

Amin DJENIH; Youcef HADID

doi:10.34174/emte3707

Auteurs-es

Amin DJENIH Psychology, Education and Community Issues Laboratory. Faculty of human and social sciences. University of Jijel, Algeria
Youcef HADID Psychology, Education and Community Issues Laboratory. Faculty of human and social sciences. University of Jijel, Algeria

DOI :

https://doi.org/10.34174/emte3707

Mots-clés :

News consumption, Media bias, Selective exposure, Confirmation bias, Media literacy

Résumé

Understanding the psychology of news consumption and the impact of media bias is crucial in today's information age. This study investigated the interplay of selective exposure, confirmation bias, and media bias in shaping news consumption behavior and its subsequent effects on public discourse and opinion. We leveraged diverse case studies, including the 2020 US Presidential Election, climate change reporting, and the COVID-19 pandemic, to illuminate these dynamics in real-world contexts. Our findings underscore the profound influence of psychological factors and media bias on news consumption patterns, with significant implications for media organizations, policymakers, and educators. The study concludes with recommendations for mitigating the impact of these phenomena and suggests future research directions in the evolving media landscape.

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