October 8, 2026
Daniel S. Lane, Emilija Gagrčin, &Ying Qi Pan
Cambridge Elements in Politics and Communication | 2026
We find that gaps in online political information reception and engagement are prevalent worldwide and growing over time. These inequalities are related to the resources held by individuals, the experiences of groups, and the economic, democratic, and technological development of societies. Moreover, we find that digital political media use is associated with greater participation in electoral politics and belief in democracy, while at the same time lower political trust and satisfaction with political systems.