Title

Misinformation interventions are common, divisive, and poorly understood

Summary

A survey of 1,207 Americans shows that while 49% have encountered misinformation interventions, many are unclear about the systems behind them, with 40% believing all content is checked and 17.5% unsure. This article argues that social media platforms often intervene on misleading or inaccurate posts, but public understanding of these interventions is limited. Support for these interventions also varies by political party and is influenced by trust in institutions, social media usage, and exposure to perceived appropriate interventions.

 

 

َAuthor

Saltz, E, Barari, S., Leibowicz, C., Wardle, C.

Year

2021

َThematic Area

Communication Studies

Topic

Misinformation and Correction

Country

USA

Region

North America

Misinformation Combatting

Combatting Strategies

Place Published

APA 7th End Text Citation

Saltz, E, Barari, S., Leibowicz, C., Wardle, C. (2021). Misinformation interventions are common, divisive, and poorly understood | HKS Misinformation Review