Frequency of sharing online news stories in the U.S. 2017

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Amy Watson,
Dec 19, 2022
This graph presents data on the frequency of sharing online news stories in the United States in 2017. During a survey, 27 percent of respondents stated that they shared news stories they found online occasionally.

How frequently do you share news stories you find online?

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Release date

January 2018

Region

United States

Survey time period

August 4 to October 2, 2017

Number of respondents

19,196 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The question was phrased by the source as follows: "How often do you share news stories you’ve seen online with other people, such as friends, family or social media followers?"

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