Citizens engage with information in different ways during a crisis – understanding this can support public authorities’ communication efforts
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 21-Jun-2026 17:15 ET (21-Jun-2026 21:15 GMT/UTC)
The COVID-19 pandemic was a major health crisis that challenged citizens’ information management routines. Epistemic ideals guided how people scanned and filtered information, engaged with it and adapted their behaviour accordingly. Conducted in Finland, a recent study found that four distinctive profiles characterise citizens’ engagement with information.
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