Most adults feel the need to limit political news consumption due to fatigue and information overload

December 26, 2024

Many are feeling the need to limit their news consumption, especially political news. Sixty-five percent of adults have felt the need to limit their media consumption about the government and politics due to information overload, fatigue, or similar reasons and half feel the same for overseas conflicts. Around four in ten adults feel the same way about news on the economy and climate change.

The urge to take a step back from the news is shared by people in both parties. Democrats are slightly more likely than Republicans to say they feel the need to limit their media consumption on government and politics (72% vs 59%). Republicans are slightly more likely than Democrats to feel the need to avoid news about climate change (48% vs 37%).

People are not eager for politics to mix with their entertainment or commerce experiences. Forty-three percent of adults approve of small businesses speaking out on political issues and 20% disapprove.  But, only a quarter approve of celebrities, professional athletes, or large companies speaking out while 4 in 10 disapprove.

Democrats are more likely than Republicans to approve of celebrities, professional athletes, and large companies speaking out about politics. Small businesses speaking out on political issues is viewed similarly by Democrats and Republicans. 

The nationwide poll was conducted December 5-9, 2024 using the AmeriSpeak® Panel, the probability-based panel of NORC at the University of Chicago. Online and telephone interviews using landlines and cell phones were conducted with 1,251 adults. The overall margin of sampling error is +/- 3.7 percentage points.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s no secret that political news is constantly bombarding us from all angles. Whether it’s through social media, television, or newspapers, it seems like there’s no escaping the latest headlines and updates on political happenings.

However, for many adults, this constant influx of information can lead to feelings of fatigue and overwhelm. With so much negativity and divisiveness in the political sphere, it’s no wonder that some people feel the need to limit their consumption of political news in order to preserve their mental health and well-being.

According to a recent study, a majority of adults report feeling overwhelmed by the amount of political news they are exposed to on a daily basis. This feeling of information overload can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and even feelings of hopelessness about the state of the world.

In response to this, many adults are choosing to limit their consumption of political news in order to protect their mental health. Whether it’s by setting boundaries on how much time they spend on social media, unsubscribing from news alerts, or simply taking a break from the news altogether, it’s clear that many adults are recognizing the importance of prioritizing their own well-being in the face of overwhelming political news.

While staying informed about current events is important, it’s also crucial to recognize when consuming too much political news is having a negative impact on your mental health. By setting boundaries and taking care of yourself, you can ensure that you stay informed without sacrificing your well-being.

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