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    September 7, 2017
    How People Approach Facts and Information

    The relationship between people’s trust in information sources and their interest in learning is complex

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    How People Approach Facts and Information
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    Information dispositions: Five groups of Americans ranging from most to least engaged with information
    Education, politics and health news top the list of subjects that interest people
    Americans are not fully trusting of information from key sources. Libraries and health providers top the list
    Some are interested in getting training
    The relationship between people’s trust in information sources and their interest in learning is complex
    Different groups report varying levels of multitasking and struggle with online information
    Mobile and home internet connectivity top people’s wish list for aids in getting information to make decisions
    People have varied desires about how better information access and literacy would help them make decisions
    Interest in news and information across groups
    Trust in news and information sources
    Elements of information engagement and growth mindset across groups
    Digital access tools across the five groups
    Library use across the five groups
    Demographics: Five groups

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