Class

Article

College

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Journalism and Communication Department

Faculty Mentor

Aggrey Otieno

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

Social media has changed the way we access, consume, and perceive traditional news media. This research seeks to fill gaps in local research by examining the potential correlation between social media use and the trust and credibility afforded to Utah's mainstream news outlets.

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-8-2025 12:30 PM

End Date

4-8-2025 1:20 PM

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Apr 8th, 12:30 PM Apr 8th, 1:20 PM

The Digital News Divide: How Social Media Consumption Affects Trust in Utah's Traditional News Outlets

Logan, UT

Social media has changed the way we access, consume, and perceive traditional news media. This research seeks to fill gaps in local research by examining the potential correlation between social media use and the trust and credibility afforded to Utah's mainstream news outlets.