Countering misinformation: A multidisciplinary approach
This paper examines the impact of infodemics during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the spread of false information and its threats to health policies and security. It examines various forms of misinformation…
The effect of social network sites usage in climate change awareness in Latin America
This study employs data from the 2017 survey to explore the impact of social network site usage on climate change awareness across 18 Latin American countries. The research identifies the socioeconomic factors…
Contrasting the Spread of Misinformation in Online Social Networks
This study focuses on the difficulties associated with the spread of false information through online social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, which are not only significant sources of news but also…
Defining “fake news” A typology of scholarly definitions
The consequences of fake news make it a crucial topic to address. This paper reviews how previous studies have defined and operationalized the term “fake news,” analyzing 34 academic articles from 2003…
Aging in an era of fake news
This paper argues that cognitive decline may be a contributing factor, but it is not the sole cause of misinformation. Instead, social changes, increased trust, and unfamiliarity with social media also play…
Information technology and rural development: Unique opportunity or potential threat?
The paper explores the varying impacts of information technology on rural development, proposing that outcomes can range from centralization to decentralization. Evidence from Ireland shows only a weak trend towards rural areas…
Extremism, fake news and hate: Effects of social media in the post-truth era
This thesis delves into the ways political actors, media outlets, and individuals utilize social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to disseminate false information and galvanize extremist movements in the United…
Raising climate literacy through addressing misinformation: Case studies in agnotology‐based learning
This paper examines agnotology, the study of ignorance and misconceptions, and its use in improving climate literacy through refutational lessons which are educational materials designed to directly counter and correct specific misconceptions…
The truth about denial
Despite the widely accepted scientific consensus that climate change is a real and human-caused phenomenon, polls have revealed that many Americans believe there is significant disagreement among scientists. On the other hand,…
How to unring the bell: A meta-analytic approach to correction of misinformation
The study offers a meta-analysis of 32 separate investigations to gauge the efficacy of correcting misinformation and to identify the factors that influence this process. The findings indicate that while corrections do…
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