Young Australians increasingly get news from social media, but many don't understand algorithms
- Written by: Tanya Notley, Associate Professor in Digital Media, Western Sydney University
Katerina Holmes/Pexels, CC BY-SAAdults might assume young people are not engaged in current affairs.
But our survey reveals most Australian children and teenagers have a significant interest in the news. There has, however, been a drop in interest from our 2020 survey, done at the start of COVID.
Our research also shows children and teenagers...