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Summary of "A Growing Share of Latinos Get Their News in English"

Introduction

This report from the Pew Hispanic Center examines news media consumption among Hispanic adults in the United States, conducted via telephone surveys from 2006 to 2012. It highlights shifts in language preference, media sources, and demographic factors influencing how Latinos access and perceive news.

Main Findings

• Language Preference: In 2012, 82% of Hispanic adults used English for at least some news consumption, up from 78% in 2006. This decline in Spanish-only consumption saw it drop from 78% to 68%. About 50% used both languages in 2012, down from 57% in 2010.
• Factors Driving Changes: This shift is attributed to growing English proficiency, declining immigration rates, increased time in the U.S., and a rise in U.S.-born Latinos, who are more likely to favor English.

Media Platform Consumption

• Television Dominance: 86% of Latino adults used TV news on a typical weekday, a slight decrease from 92% in 2006 but higher than other platforms.
• Declining Use: Radio and print newspapers saw sharper declines; radio decreased from 64% to 56%, and newspapers from 58% to 42%. Internet usage grew steadily from 37% to 56%.
• Digital Trends: Platforms like the internet and social networking sites showed increased use among younger, more educated, and higher-income Latinos.

Demographic Variations

• News language choice varies with nativity, age, education, and income. English-only users are more common among U.S.-born, younger, and less poor Hispanics, while Spanish-only users decline across generations.
• Educational attainment and income correlate inversely with English use.

Assessments of News Media

• Hispanics rated the accuracy of English-language and Spanish-language media similarly, with about 59-60% deeming them "get the facts straight."
• Spanish-language media were viewed more positively for covering issues specific to Hispanics (70-80% rated "excellent" or "good"), while English-language media had lower scores in this regard.

Conclusion

The data indicate a significant cultural and informational shift toward English-language news consumers in the Hispanic community, driven by demographic changes and integration. This reflects a broader transformation in media consumption, with TV remaining dominant but internet and other platforms gaining importance.