Overconfident youth, underconfident elders: Age differences in algorithmic knowledge confidence and information perceptions
Published online on July 18, 2026
Abstract
New Media & Society, Ahead of Print.
Age-related differences in algorithmic knowledge are typically interpreted as competence gaps that render younger “digital natives” better equipped and older users more vulnerable in algorithmically curated environments. This study challenges these ...
Age-related differences in algorithmic knowledge are typically interpreted as competence gaps that render younger “digital natives” better equipped and older users more vulnerable in algorithmically curated environments. This study challenges these ...