Generation Stream: The Audiovisual Repertoire of Teenagers

ABSTRACT

This article aims to unravel modes of audiovisual consumption of teenagers (13–17-year-olds) in the era of connected viewing. Based on a mixed-method design the research seeks to unpack the complex interplay between four increasingly varying articulations that each shape the overall meaning and nature of audiovisual consumption: platform, screen, content and context. In the era of almost infinite media choice, the results demonstrate that teenagers select a fluid combination of platforms, screens and content within a certain context to form a personal audiovisual repertoire that satisfies their needs and matches their gratifications.

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Tom Evens

Tom Evens is a Professor in Media Industries at Ghent University (Belgium) and senior researcher at imec-mict-UGent. His interests include media industries, platforms, sports media rights, digital radio, artificial intelligence and technology policy.

Amandine Henderickx

Amandine Henderickx is a researcher at Ghent University (Belgium) and imec-mict-UGent. Her interest include media use patterns, influencers and user-centric methods.

Lieven De Marez

Lieven De Marez is a Professor in Media Innovation at Ghent University (Belgium) and research director of imec-mict-UGent. His interests include technostress, mobile media habits, media and technology adoption and user-centric methods.