Digital news and silver surfers An examination of older Australians engagement with news online

Renee Barnes

doi:10.18080/ajtde.v3n3.16

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Digital news and silver surfers An examination of older Australians engagement with news online

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Digital news and silver surfers An examination of older Australians engagement with news online

Renee Barnes

Australian Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, Vol.3(3)

2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18080/ajtde.v3n3.16

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Communications Technologies

Law

Communication and Media Studies

online journalism

digital divide

accessibility

participatory journalism

news

design and useability

With media organisations placing increasing emphasis on online news delivery, many have argued the potential for online media to enhance democracy, by enabling increased access to the public debate and a greater ability for citizens to influence the public agenda. Within this complex paradigm of a changing media landscape, Australia's population is ageing. As a result, understanding the needs of older Australians in the presentation and distribution of digital news is vital if we are to ensure intergenerational equity in access to public debate. However, very little work has examined how older Australians engage with news online. Drawing on a survey of Australians aged 41-84, this exploratory study examines the preferences of participants in news engagement, the role of presentation and distribution of online news in engagement and perceived barriers to accessing news online and on mobile devices.

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Title: Digital news and silver surfers An examination of older Australians engagement with news online
Authors: Renee Barnes (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Publication details: Australian Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, Vol.3(3); 17
Publisher: Telecommunication Society of Australia Ltd.
Date published: 2015
DOI: 10.18080/ajtde.v3n3.16
ISSN: 2203-1693
Copyright note: Copyright © 2015 Australian Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Organisation Unit: School of Business and Creative Industries; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; Engage Research Lab
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449141902621
Output Type: Journal article

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