Use of the Internet for news is highest at midday. The American public is more focused when they are watching television generally than when they are tuning in to television news. Americans who do not watch television news with a remote control watch more of it than do those who click around. In addition, Americans who are deliberate in their news viewing habits are more attentive to the news than are those who channel surf. Young adults show a propensity to channel surf, while older Americans retain habits formed in the pre-remote control days.
Young men appear least focused on the news and most likely to channel surf.
With more choices available, cable subscribers are more likely to watch the news using a remote than are non-cable subscribers.