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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 i...

Study finds social media use increases belief in Covid-19 misinformation ANI | Updated: Dec 14, 2020 11:58 IST Washington [US], December 14 (ANI): 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 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...

December 14, 2020 By Sara Zaske, WSU News PULLMAN, Wash. – The more people rely on social media as their main news source the more likely they are to believe misinformation about the pandemic, according to a recent survey analysis 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,” meanin...

 E-Mail PULLMAN, Wash. - The more people rely on social media as their main news source the more likely they are to believe misinformation about the pandemic, according to a recent survey analysis 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 liked talking with others who h...