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MANETA, Margarida et al. Young People and Media Consumption: A Comparative Analysis Between News Deserts and Non-Deserts in Portugal. Media & Jornalismo [online]. 2024, vol.24, n.45, e4512.  Epub 31-Dez-2024. ISSN 1645-5681.  https://doi.org/10.14195/2183-5462_45_12.

Considering the challenges that the lack of news coverage imposes, particularly at the time when young people are defining identity and participation, this article seeks to understand how the (in)existence of regional journalism impacts the media consumption of young people living in Portugal, aged between 15 and 24. A quantitative and comparative approach was used, based on a questionnaire survey (n=745). This evidence invites, on the one hand, a debate on which strategies guarantee young people access to relevant and diverse information, capable of ensuring their critical understanding and civic involvement; and, on the other hand, questions about the exercise of regional journalism and the fulfilment of its intended functions.

Palavras-chave : news consumption; media consumption; news deserts; local journalism; young people.

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