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Study: Social media is fertile ground for misinformation
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Does social media use increase belief in coronavirus misinformation?
A study has found an amplification effect from social media users who were particularly worried about the coronavirus.
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WASHINGTON: The more people rely on social media as their primary news source the more likely they are to believe misinformation about the pandemic, according to recent survey analysis.
The analysis was detailed by Washington State University researcher Yan Su.
The study, published in the journal Telematics and Informatics, also found that levels of worry about
COVID-19 increased the strength of people s belief in that misinformation. Two factors weakened beliefs in false information: having faith in scientists and a preference for discussion heterogeneity, meaning people like talking with others who held different views.
Social media use increases belief in COVID-19 misinformation: Study It seems that the more you use social media, the more likely you become worried about COVID-19, says Washington State University researcher Yan Su. Image for representation only.
Updated: Dec 14, 2020, 02:12 PM IST
The more people rely on social media as their primary news source the more likely they are to believe misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, according to recent survey analysis.
The analysis was detailed by Washington State University researcher Yan Su. The study, published in the journal Telematics and Informatics, also found that levels of worry about COVID-19 increased the strength of people s belief in that misinformation. Two factors weakened beliefs in false information: having faith in scientists and a preference for discussion heterogeneity, meaning people like talking with others who held different views.
Social media use ups belief in Covid-19 misinformation: Study
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