出版社：International Association for Computer Information Systems
摘要：The bedrock of journalism ethics, the "fourth estate," has traditionally been placed with publishers , managing editors , writers of print media, and network news broadcast er s whom the public has been taught to rely upon for trusted verifiable sources of information . The Digital Age of the 21 st century has accelerated the demand for new voices and global bo rderless news produce rs; and audiences must now weigh the credibility and accuracy of content against the speed of information that continues to evolve exponentially. This research is an exploration of the concept of trust , also term ed credibility of news sources , with i n social media. Furthermore, this inquiry considers whether a difference in behavior exists between Digital Natives when compared to an older population. While it was expected that younger respondents w ould more likely trust online sources ou ts ide of traditional media relationships, this study found that digital users responded similarly regardless of age. Th e discussion also includes the constructs that define the differences between the traditional a nthropological kinship relationships from virtual relationships ; and pos its several social - cultural factors that influence trust behavior in virtual mediums , such as personalization, echo chambers, trolling, convenience, and efficiency verses complete accuracy and veracity as a result of always being connected
