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Public Opinion and Institutional Trust in Europe: the contradictory role of the media in the digital age

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Resumo:Abstract The aim of this article is to analyze the relationship between trust in the media-both traditional and digital-and trust in institutions. Using data from the 2016 Eurobarometer and statistical models such as Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA), Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and multilevel regression, the study examines how media trust and usage relate to institutional trust, controlling for sociodemographic variables. The findings confirm that trust in traditional media (print, radio, and television) is associated with higher levels of institutional trust. In contrast, trust in digital media (social networks sites and online platforms) shows a weaker and sometimes negative correlation. This dynamic may stem from the coexistence of credible journalism, disinformation, and echo chambers in a networked communication context, reflecting the complexities of a hybrid media system that can erode institutional trust. Recognizing the interplay between media types, the study underscores the importance of media literacy and regulatory frameworks for digital platforms to foster trust in democratic institutions.
Autores principais:Carvalho,Helena
Outros Autores:Sousa,João Carlos; Lapa,Tiago
Assunto:institutional trust traditional media digital media multilevel models media literacy
Ano:2025
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia
Idioma:inglês
Origem:SciELO Portugal

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