Generational Gaps in Media Trust and its Antecedents in Europe

We test generational differences in media trust and its antecedents, including political trust, interest, orientation, as well perceptions of inaccuracy bias. rely on original survey data from ten European countries, collected 2019. find no the levels between generations, but we that key correlates relate differently to it different generations. For example, interest is more strongly correlated with for Millennials than other Perceptions bias have a strong negative correlation overall, stronger older These results suggest, long term, societal developments, particular debates about misinformation may impact young generations they grow older—however, our give indication creating gaps trust.