Media's Over-Reliance

Definition

Media's over-reliance refers to the excessive dependence of media outlets on polling data when reporting news and shaping public opinion. This can result in a narrow focus on polls and their predictions, potentially overshadowing other important aspects of political coverage.

Related terms

Confirmation Bias: The tendency to favor information that confirms preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Horse Race Journalism: A style of political reporting that focuses more on poll numbers, campaign strategies, and candidates' popularity than substantive policy issues.

Echo Chamber Effect: The phenomenon where individuals are exposed only to information or opinions that align with their own views, reinforcing those beliefs.