A University of Pennsylvania study found that readers of news in print and online had more exalted tastes than might be expected. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala - via OneRiot, Jay Rosen, Steve Outing, Jen Preston, Jim Romanesko, David Carr, Dan Gillmor, Patrick LaForge, New York Times (Most Emailed)
Not much in this story that's very scientific—most of it is just good speculation. Nothing wrong with that, but I would have liked to see a few points elaborated on, most importantly the researchers' method for defining "awe." Loses points for relevance because it centers on the Times.
I hope research like this will precipitate among news organizations an increase in deeper and longer analysis, investigation and feature. To be sure, if that ever happens it will be a response to "market forces" like the ones Tierney describes.
Cherry picks this single study, which is certainly interesting, but can't be said to represent online news media generally.
People preferred e-mailing articles with positive rather than negative themes, and they liked to send long articles on intellectually challenging topics. More »
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