Throughout an American’s lifetime, who they spend their time with changes. It turns out that time with children and family peaks in the thirties. Then it’s time with coworkers, a romantic partner, and ultimately solitude that make up the largest share of a person’s time. This shows that in American life, finding a suitable romantic partner is imperative. Not as imperative as being able to handle solitude, however. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
