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Studies find media literacy, social media use can predict trust in institutions, civic engagement
August 18, 2026
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:

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Studies find media literacy, social media use can predict trust in institutions, civic engagement

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LAWRENCE -New research from the University of Kansas has found the more media literate people are, the more they trust in institutions like government and nonprofits. Further, their social media habits can predict civic engagement.

Across two studi . . .

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