People below 20 and above 50 fall easily for fake news: IAMAI survey

Findings of the survey also found that newspapers continue to be the most trusted medium for news consumption

People below the age of 20 and above 50 years are more susceptible to fall for fake news on social media and traditional platforms, a new study has found. 

A survey of 891 respondents, across age groups and professions, revealed that over 75% of the respondents in the age groups 21-30, 31-40 and 41-50 correctly identified false news statements compared to 60.6% in 15-20 age group and 66.7% in the 50 plus category. 

The survey and its finding are part of a report co-authored by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Factly Media & Research (Factly), a public