Effects of Mobile News Consumption on Information Retention and Recall in Indonesia
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Mobile, News, Consumption, Information Retention, RecallAbstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the effects of mobile news consumption on information retention and recall in Indonesia.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study indicated that the convenience and accessibility of mobile devices make it easier for users to access news content anytime and anywhere, which can enhance information retention due to frequent exposure. However, the fast-paced nature of mobile news consumption may lead to shallow processing and reduced attention spans, affecting long-term retention and recall. Additionally, the constant notifications and distractions on mobile devices can interfere with focused reading and comprehension, further impacting information retention. Overall, while mobile news consumption offers advantages in terms of accessibility, it also presents challenges that can influence information retention and recall abilities.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Cognitive load theory, dual coding theory and theory of cognitive dissonance may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the effects of mobile news consumption on information retention and recall in Indonesia. News app developers should design interfaces that encourage longer, uninterrupted reading sessions by minimizing notifications and distractions. Governments and educational institutions should implement digital literacy programs that teach effective mobile news consumption strategies.
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