Expressive distrust: Rethinking what it means to distrust the news
Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism
Published online on July 01, 2026
Abstract
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This article introduces the concept of expressive distrust to address persistent puzzles in media trust research. Drawing on a qualitative interview study with Swedish audience members who publicly criticize news media, we argue that distrust is not only ...
This article introduces the concept of expressive distrust to address persistent puzzles in media trust research. Drawing on a qualitative interview study with Swedish audience members who publicly criticize news media, we argue that distrust is not only ...