News for you! News consumption in the digital society

Digital technologies have dramatically changed the way citizens are informed about political and societal issues. Citizens can consume news anytime, anywhere, and from a wide range of sources on a growing number of devices. Citizens, especially younger adults, are increasingly and predominantly using online and social media to get informed about the world around them. They are often directed to news that is sent, shared, or liked by their friends, family, and acquaintances. Besides, citizens increasingly rely on algorithms that tailor search results or sort news based on digital traces of personal data. It is of crucial importance to understand which news is consumed by whom, and how (in which context). By analyzing citizens in an evolving media landscape, this dissertation provides substantial insights into how content features (what?), consumer features (who?), and context features (how?) interact in shaping news exposure and, ultimately, citizens' interest in politics and engagement with political news.