Veranderend mediagebruik door jongeren. Implicaties voor de rol en betekenis van de journalistiek in een democratie.

In this WRR working paper, Costera Meijer discusses the media and news use of young people (aged 18-34), which differs significantly from that of older citizens (aged 35+) in several respects. There is global concern about the changing media use of young people. Particular attention has been paid to young people's declining interest in journalism. In addition, young people's media use foreshadows more general changes in the function and use of media. In this working paper, Costera Meijer first discusses what the media landscape looks like through the eyes of young people. She then examines the implications of changing media use for the democratic role that media can play in society. Traditionally, the availability of journalism has been emphasised in relation to this role. Costera Meijer argues that it is important that journalism is actually seen, read and/or listened to. In order not to lose touch with young people, she believes that a more contemporary interpretation of the journalistic profession is needed.

This Working Paper was produced as part of the WRR project on media and democracy. It serves as a background study for this project.