Topic Matters: How Linguistic Properties can Shape Reading Behaviour in Selective Exposure Studies Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • Studies whether the language used in different news topics affects eye-tracking measurements of selective exposure. Data from 68 participants reading about climate change and migration show topic-dependent differences in text and reading behavior, indicating a confound that experiments and bias-mitigation systems should address.

authors

  • Thomas Krämer
  • Dagmar Kern
  • Thomas KoschFONDA
  • Daniel Hienert

start page

  • 1

end page

  • 6

publication date

  • April 13, 2026