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Смотреть нельзя игнорировать: Какому контенту (не)готовы уделять внимание люди, избегающие новостей?
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This study is based on 44 semi-structured interviews with news avoiders, as well as 23 interviews with “news oscillators” — news consumers characterized by regular switches between intensive news consumption and avoidance. The findings indicate that news avoidance is positioned as a self-preservation behavior, primarily manifested through the refusal to engage with emotionally distressing topics such as violence, armed conflicts, and general political issues. Additionally, there is a reluctance to consume news perceived as biased. However, participants mentioned their willingness or obligation to consume information necessary for work or education, including neutral media coverage, sports and cultural news, as well as light and entertaining news. The social framing of agenda-setting messages also plays a significant role. If close acquaintances portray news on a particular topic as positive or enjoyable, it can encourage news avoiders to familiarize themselves with the relevant information. Nevertheless, the limited informational value of the entertainment content, which participants express readiness to consume, is unlikely to contribute to political education, shaping personal opinions, or fostering civic engagement. However, this does not imply that such news lacks functionality. It can serve as a coping mechanism during crises, allowing individuals to “disconnect” from situations beyond their influence and thereby regulate their emotional reactions.
Research target:
Media and Communications
Sociology (including Demography and Anthropology
Political Science, International Relations, and Public Administration
Language:
Russian
Keywords: mediaСМИновостисамосохранительное поведениеcopingкопингмедиапотреблениеэмоциональное благополучиеmedia consumptionmental wellbeingnews avoidanceизбегание новостейhigh-choice media environmentмедиасреда с большим выборомsoft and hard newsмягкие и жесткие новости
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