{"id":5468,"date":"2024-01-06T11:29:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-06T11:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/?p=5468"},"modified":"2024-01-06T11:29:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-06T11:29:52","slug":"four-tips-for-a-healthy-news-diet-in-2024-from-an-expert-in-media-psychology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/index.php\/four-tips-for-a-healthy-news-diet-in-2024-from-an-expert-in-media-psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Four tips for a healthy news diet in 2024, from an expert in media\u00a0psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/profiles\/sharon-coen-100900\">Sharon Coen<\/a>, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/institutions\/university-of-salford-878\">University of Salford<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The start of the new year brings inevitable pressure to start fresh, with new hobbies, exercise regimes and healthy diets. But there is one diet you may not have thought of improving this year: your media and news consumption. <\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to stay informed these days. We have more access to information than ever, but not all of it is good quality. Media publications are accused of bias. False stories go viral in seconds. And misinformation generated by artificial intelligence may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msnbc.com\/opinion\/msnbc-opinion\/ai-misinformation-fake-news-rcna130523\">appear in our feeds<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many people get their news on social media. These platforms have algorithms and rankings that create <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/social-media-writings\/how-living-in-a-filter-bubble-fuels-political-polarisation-bcbfbcf4b55\">filter bubbles<\/a>, in which users are exposed to a tailored or personalised selection of information on a certain topic, which may be furthering <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/is-social-media-making-britains-political-debate-more-extreme-61232\">polarisation<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>People tend to select and consume media and information that <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/is-anyone-immune-to-the-social-media-echo-chamber-30426\">echoes<\/a> their own pre-existing beliefs. This can be due to the publications and commentators they choose to follow, or because of the algorithms controlled by platforms.<\/p>\n<p>A recent <a href=\"https:\/\/reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk\/echo-chambers-filter-bubbles-and-polarisation-literature-review\">review of the research<\/a> on this topic, however, suggests that audiences may not be as polarised as previously thought. And algorithms may actually help increase the variety of sources someone would access independently.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, it can still be difficult to wade through the many sources, voices and opinions \u2013 particularly as people who hold very strong beliefs tend to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/full\/10.1073\/pnas.2023301118\">more vocal online<\/a>. Here are a few tips to help you build a more varied and high-quality media diet.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Be curious about other viewpoints<\/h2>\n<p>Social media and personalisation algorithms feed users more of the same, in order to keep them engaged. This can mean that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.science.org\/doi\/full\/10.1126\/science.aap9559?casa_token=5ibRjhtbRPoAAAAA%3AZaQtoocUvgUasHbrHJb7NdkY_4skU-fELIRr2OduNEorV5fmtliQ2lXQYxGpXXSf0m1-9gajgJReXjg\">inaccurate information<\/a> is included, so long as it fits the narrative of what the user wants to click on. <\/p>\n<p>If something you come across online fits neatly in your pre-existing narrative, it may be the result of a process of self-selection, combined with algorithmic personalisation. <\/p>\n<p>You can combat this by consuming information from diverse sources. Read articles from news outlets with a political alignment different from your own. Click on articles that may not be your usual fare. This may also help \u201ctrick\u201d an algorithm into feeding you more sources you wouldn\u2019t otherwise come across. <\/p>\n<h2>2. Keep an eye out for attention-seeking<\/h2>\n<p>Now more than ever, it is important to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/julia_galef_why_you_think_you_re_right_even_if_you_re_wrong\">aware of our own biases<\/a>, and look at social and political issues with the goal of seeing things the way they are, rather than spotting the enemy. Be a scout, not a soldier.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that what you read online might not be a reflection of what people think, but what they think will attract more attention (and upset more people). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-022-22856-z\">A 2022 study found<\/a>, that in an attempt to gain a greater following, people expressed amplified versions of their actual opinions. Pay attention to who is \u201cshouting\u201d their opinion, and who is simply sharing. <\/p>\n<p>Keep an open mind and do listen to the various arguments, but do not indulge in any one extreme view without challenging it with others. <\/p>\n<h2>3. Recognise and share balanced sources<\/h2>\n<p>The authors of the 2022 study found that social media platforms could reduce polarisation by flooding the \u201cinformation environment\u201d (users\u2019 social media feeds) with balanced sources. Of course, most users cannot produce balanced news, nor can we predict what the algorithm will propose. However, we can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allsides.com\/media-bias\/how-to-spot-types-of-media-bias\">recognise bias<\/a> in the news and actively try to counteract it by sharing other, reliable sources.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu\/server\/api\/core\/bitstreams\/20b83aff-e952-44e6-abad-fea55368bd31\/content\">Research<\/a> suggests that social media users are more aware and critical of the news they read when they are asked to think critically and rate it. Instead of just scrolling through and clicking to the next article, take a moment to ask yourself questions about what you\u2019ve just read. What did you learn? Who are the sources in the article? What do you still not understand?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"align-center \">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Overhead view of food including vegetables, eggs and meat.\" data-src=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/567837\/original\/file-20240104-25-91xei2.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;fit=clip\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/567837\/original\/file-20240104-25-91xei2.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=400&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 600w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/567837\/original\/file-20240104-25-91xei2.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=400&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1200w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/567837\/original\/file-20240104-25-91xei2.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=600&amp;h=400&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 1800w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/567837\/original\/file-20240104-25-91xei2.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=45&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=503&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=1 754w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/567837\/original\/file-20240104-25-91xei2.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=30&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=503&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=2 1508w, https:\/\/images.theconversation.com\/files\/567837\/original\/file-20240104-25-91xei2.jpg?ixlib=rb-1.1.0&amp;q=15&amp;auto=format&amp;w=754&amp;h=503&amp;fit=crop&amp;dpr=3 2262w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1466px) 754px, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, (min-width: 600px) 600px, 237px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><figcaption>\n              <span class=\"caption\">Like a well-balanced meal, a healthy media diet pulls from many different sources.<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"attribution\"><a class=\"source\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/healthy-food-products-balanced-nutrition-salmon-2255386719\">JanAdamache\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>4. Beware of strong emotions<\/h2>\n<p>Publishers and social media companies do their utmost to try and elicit strong emotions in users, particularly emotions that make them feel positive or negative arousal (awe v anger). This is because news that elicits these emotions is more likely to <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1509\/jmr.10.0353?casa_token=boDTz69PZToAAAAA%3A_qUXRH30_VhtJZ7AE7z4q-knrmh8sOTe7zBrHPpVQ2-SPziHiOty4B2ErrrSyqD9YbfOyVjOm-5Fig\">go viral<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you come across content that prompts a strong emotional response, before reacting, ask yourself: is there anything in how this content is presented that is designed to make me feel this way? Is it helpful for me to feel this way? You may find that the emotions you feel drive you to take action for a cause you care about. Or, you may find that your emotions are causing you to overlook questionable information and sourcing.<\/p>\n<p>A good way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0747563222004630?casa_token=NK6VgqpwNX8AAAAA:V21lp1kvXDz6tJXcJcVdWLt38ewki0YEdAxaJik-sDvZKOi6qy-bNCkGzQcYd9Nz8D6vUXz_tDI\">check the credibility<\/a> of a particular source is to read other articles by the same source, and look for evidence of inaccurate information or overblown headlines. You can also check to see if the same story has been reported on sites you know are reputable. <\/p>\n<p>You may also want to add fact-checking accounts and well-respected journalists to your media diet, following them on social media or subscribing to their newsletters.<!-- Below is The Conversation's page counter tag. Please DO NOT REMOVE. --><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/counter.theconversation.com\/content\/219074\/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic\" alt=\"The Conversation\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1\/1;border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; margin: 0 !important; max-height: 1px !important; max-width: 1px !important; min-height: 1px !important; min-width: 1px !important; opacity: 0 !important; outline: none !important; padding: 0 !important\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><!-- End of code. If you don't see any code above, please get new code from the Advanced tab after you click the republish button. The page counter does not collect any personal data. More info: https:\/\/theconversation.com\/republishing-guidelines --><\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/profiles\/sharon-coen-100900\">Sharon Coen<\/a>, Reader\/ Associate professor in Media Psychology, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/institutions\/university-of-salford-878\">University of Salford<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This article is republished from <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\">The Conversation<\/a> under a Creative Commons license. Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/four-tips-for-a-healthy-news-diet-in-2024-from-an-expert-in-media-psychology-219074\">original article<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharon Coen, University of Salford The start of the new year brings inevitable pressure to start fresh, with new hobbies, exercise regimes and healthy<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/index.php\/four-tips-for-a-healthy-news-diet-in-2024-from-an-expert-in-media-psychology\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5469,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAowu7GVCw:productID":"","_crdt_document":"","activitypub_content_warning":"","activitypub_content_visibility":"","activitypub_max_image_attachments":3,"activitypub_interaction_policy_quote":"anyone","activitypub_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[722,1191,4958,11494,11492,11432,11493,1193,11495,726,11491,445,11496],"class_list":["post-5468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-media","tag-creative-commons","tag-deception","tag-emotion","tag-filter-bubble","tag-influence-of-mass-media","tag-internet-manipulation-and-propaganda","tag-media-bias","tag-misinformation","tag-sharon-coen","tag-shutterstock","tag-social-influence","tag-social-media","tag-social-media-as-a-news-source"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/file-20231222-19-awdcb-1024x683.jpg","blog_images":{"medium":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/file-20231222-19-awdcb-300x200.jpg","large":"https:\/\/mpelembe.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/file-20231222-19-awdcb-1024x683.jpg"},"ams_acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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