Payers’ reasons for following news, by age
| Top-ranked reason | Second-ranked reason | Third-ranked reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 18-34 | Helps stay informed (55%) | Good at covering issue (52%) | Helps talk to others about news (50%) |
| Ages 35-49 | Helps stay informed (64%) | Good at covering issue (60%) | Helps care for self/family (48%) |
| Ages 50-64 | Helps stay informed (65%) | Good at covering issue (61%) | (TIE) Helps care for self/family; Helps decide where stand on things (46%) |
| Age 65 and older | Helps stay informed (65%) | Good at covering issue (62%) | (TIE) Helps care for self/family; Helps decide where stand on things (44%) |
