Combating Fake News on Social Media: A Framework, Review, and Future Opportunities DOI Open Access

Mona Nasery,

Ofir Turel, Yufei Yuan

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Communications of the Association for Information Systems, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 53(1), P. 833 - 876

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Social media platforms facilitate the sharing of a vast magnitude information in split seconds among users. However, some false information, generally referred to as “fake news”, is also widely spread. This can have major negative impacts on individuals and societies. Unfortunately, people are often not able correctly identify fake news from authentic news. Therefore, there an urgent need find effective mechanisms fight social media. To this end, paper adapts Straub Model Security Action Cycle context combating It uses adapted framework classify literature into action cycle phases (i.e., deterrence, prevention, detection, mitigation/remedy). Based systematic inter-disciplinary review relevant literature, we analyze status challenges each stage news, followed by introducing future research directions. These efforts allow development holistic view frontier fighting online. We conclude that multidisciplinary issue, such, collaborative effort different fields needed effectively address problem.

Language: Английский

Fake or real news? Understanding the gratifications and personality traits of individuals sharing fake news on social media platforms DOI
Brinda Sampat, Sahil Raj

Aslib Journal of Information Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 74(5), P. 840 - 876

Published: Jan. 13, 2022

Purpose “Fake news” or misinformation sharing using social media sites into public discourse politics has increased dramatically, over the last few years, especially in current COVID-19 pandemic causing concern. However, this phenomenon is inadequately researched. This study examines fake news with lens of stimulus-organism-response (SOR) theory, uses and gratification theory (UGT) big five personality traits (BFPT) to understand motivations for that do so. The stimuli model comprise gratifications (pass time, entertainment, socialization, information seeking) (agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, openness neuroticism). feeling authenticating instantly organism leading news, which forms response study. Design/methodology/approach conceptual was tested by data collected from a sample 221 users India. were analyzed partial least squares structural equation modeling determine effects UGT on sharing. moderating role platform WhatsApp Facebook studied. Findings results suggest pass socialization lead instant platforms. Individuals who exhibit neuroticism share platforms instantly. In contrast, agreeableness conscientiousness authentication before platform. Originality/value contributes literature identifying user Furthermore, also sheds light influence choice

Language: Английский

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Mis–Dis Information in COVID-19 Health Crisis: A Narrative Review DOI Open Access
Vicente Javier Clemente‐Suárez, Eduardo Navarro-Jiménez, Juan Antonio Simón

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 19(9), P. 5321 - 5321

Published: April 27, 2022

In this narrative review, we address the COVID-19 pandemic mis-dis information crisis in which healthcare systems have been pushed to their limits, with collapses occurring worldwide. The context of uncertainty has resulted skepticism, confusion, and general malaise among population. Informing public one major challenges during pandemic. Misinformation is defined as false shared by people who no intention misleading others. Disinformation deliberately created disseminated malicious intentions. To reach a consensus critical review about crisis. A database search was conducted PsychINFO, MedLine (Pubmed), Cochrane (Wiley), Embase CinAhl. Databases used MeSH-compliant keywords COVID-19, 2019-nCoV, Coronavirus 2019, SARS-CoV-2, misinformation, disinformation, information, vaccines, vaccination, origin, target, spread, communication. Both misinformation disinformation can affect population's confidence vaccines (development, safety, efficacy well denial severity SARS-CoV infection). Institutions should take into account that great part success intervention combat relationship power stop processes. response be well-structured addressed from different key points: central level community level, official centralized communication channels. approach multifactorial enhanced collaboration social media companies trustworthy both working or not health care boost message. clearly message based on scientific evidence.

Language: Английский

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice related to the COVID-19 pandemic among undergraduate medical students in Indonesia: A nationwide cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Imam Adli, Indah Suci Widyahening, L Gilbert

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PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. e0262827 - e0262827

Published: Jan. 21, 2022

The potential role of medical students in raising awareness during public health emergencies has been acknowledged. To further explore their potentials as educators and models for the communities coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, this study aims to assess knowledge, attitude, practice these toward COVID-19.An online cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate Indonesia. Socio-demographics characteristics, social interaction history, information-seeking behavior, well COVID-19 were collected through a self-reported questionnaire. A p-value <0.05 indicated statistical significance.Out 4870 respondents, 64.9% had positive attitude 51.5% COVID-19, while only 29.8% adequate knowledge. Knowledge slightly positively correlated with (ρ = 0.074 ρ 0.054, respectively; both p<0.001), weakly 0.234, p<0.001). Several factors including age, sex, place residence, institution type, academic level, family income, history chronic illness, prior volunteering experience, perceptual on significantly associated either and/or COVID-19. Furthermore, institution's government's press releases, expert opinions deemed most reliable sources COVID-19-related information-yet trivially none population.Many Indonesia against yet few This warrants interventions keep them updated evidence maximize

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Percepciones de la ciudadanía española ante la desinformación en tiempos de la COVID-19 DOI Creative Commons
Andreu Casero-Ripollés, Hugo Doménech-Fabregat, Laura Alonso-Muñoz

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Revista ICONO14, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 21(1)

Published: Jan. 12, 2023

La desinformación se ha convertido en uno de los principales problemas para nuestra sociedad y democracia. Pese al incremento investigaciones sobre este tópico, la percepción ciudadana efectos causados por las noticias falsas formas combatirlas es una cuestión todavía pendiente. Nuestro objetivo analizar estos dos aspectos el contexto COVID-19 España y, además, identificar factores sociodemográficos políticos que determinan. Para ello, hemos usado encuesta cuantitativa aplicada mediante un panel online (n= 682). Los resultados revelan genera, como efecto principal, desconfianza hacia medios entre ciudadanía española. Por otra parte, su incidencia cambio opinión decisión voto reducida. En relación con Coronavirus, falsedades han tenido bajo impacto proceso vacunación, aunque si repercutido teorías conspiración ciudadanía. hombres, jóvenes personas extrema derecha son quienes perciben consecuencias engaños mayor intensidad. Finalmente, verificación información legislación mecanismos lucha contra considera más fiables. Estos tienen importantes implicaciones tanto instituciones públicas periodismo.

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Individual (Non) Resilience of University Students to Digital Media Manipulation after COVID-19 (Case Study of Slovak Initiatives) DOI Open Access
Hedviga Tkáčová, Martina Pavlíková, Эва Страновска

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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. 1605 - 1605

Published: Jan. 16, 2023

The starting point of this theoretical article is the presentation issue media manipulation in contemporary digital environment. part followed by a description and analysis selected factors that create belief individual’s resilience to manipulative elements. Among seven researched an (non) manipulation, we include: illiteracy/literacy, thought activity/laziness, searching/not searching for “consensus” media, not emphasizing/emphasizing emotions, non-reliance/reliance on own intuition, non-credibility/credibility opinion celebrities automatic distrust/trust recipients information presented others. We do see presence elements as main danger (manipulation always sense message), nor fact have effect individuals (media—manipulative non-manipulative—effects cannot be doubted). In our opinion, very significant risk message false recipient’s “immunity” against (covert overt) manipulation. result notion content does “affect” him (“I can easily recognize manipulation”) “touch” (“It can’t happen me”). Such person then resembles “house sand”, his opinions, arguments or beliefs quickly collapse under onslaught five skills: challenges context literacy, critical thinking, strategies verifying credibility sources, rational assessment issues reflection reality. This original research qualitative legacy ten Slovak educational initiatives focused education focuses role individual associated with resilience. conclusion elaboration positive proposal issue.

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A REVIEW OF HEALTH MISINFORMATION ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS: CHALLENGES AND COUNTERMEASURES DOI Creative Commons
Yvonne Oshevwe Okoro,

Oluwatoyin Ayo-Farai,

Chinedu Paschal Maduka

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International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 6(1), P. 23 - 36

Published: Jan. 2, 2024

Health misinformation on digital platforms is a growing global concern, influencing individual health decisions, public outcomes, and trust in healthcare systems. This review explores misinformation's types, sources, challenges, highlighting its diverse manifestations societal impact. Countermeasures encompass regulatory frameworks, ethical content moderation, literacy initiatives. Future directions emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, leveraging artificial intelligence, tailoring interventions for audiences. As we confront the evolving landscape of misinformation, collective commitment to research, education, cooperation emerges as cornerstone building resilient informed society. Keywords: Misinformation, Digital Platforms, Countermeasures, Literacy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

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Factors of Information Literacy Preventing Fake News: A Case Study of Libraries in Developing Countries DOI Creative Commons
Rasheedul Haque,

Abdul Rahman bin S Senathirajah,

Sayeeduz Zafar Qazi

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International Journal of Religion, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5(7), P. 804 - 817

Published: May 14, 2024

This study’s core purpose is to determine the prevention of fake news and roles librarians in spreading effectiveness information literacy programs. Because people all over country mostly rely on rather than authentic news. People Fake attracts kind society going wrong path for trusting those sources. Librarians or professional’s role give right at time. kinds down by professionals' The study conjointly highlights importance determining responses programs preventing era Therefore, aim this identify news, prevent spread target audience public private libraries Dhaka. exploration data has been completed quantitative techniques. can knowledge make users aware A questionnaire survey approach adopted consolidated following google form questioning method some questions through audio call. Data were fully analyzed 28th version SPSS software. also reviewed literature which related topic. analysis represents using pie charts, bar histogram Cronbach’s alpha reliability test shows with help SPSS. After findings concludes valuable recommendations challenges. paper concluded an investigation into how technology influences among librarians, identifying competency level challenges dealing

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Impact of mobile connectivity and freedom on fake news propensity during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-country empirical examination DOI Open Access
Anuragini Shirish, Shirish C. Srivastava, Shalini Chandra

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European Journal of Information Systems, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 30(3), P. 322 - 341

Published: Feb. 26, 2021

Language: Английский

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A ciência entre a infodemia e outras narrativas da pós-verdade: desafios em tempos de pandemia DOI Open Access
Rúbia Carla Formighieri Giordani, João Pedro Giordani Donasolo, Valesca Daiana Both Ames

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Ciência & Saúde Coletiva, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 26(7), P. 2863 - 2872

Published: July 1, 2021

Resumo Propõe-se neste ensaio uma reflexão acerca do fenômeno social que envolve comunicação e construção de fatos narrativas em torno da ciência pandemia. O texto está dividido quatro momentos. Parte-se um rápido panorama sobre a desinformação saúde contexto integração digital global; na sequên cia argumenta-se como este é característico era pós-factual vivemos, situando-se criticamente negação no pandêmico. Por fim, são trazidas proposições campo jurídico institucional comentando avanços recentes nos Estados Unidos Europa. Pretende-se contribuir para inicial possa reposicionar o papel governança saúde.

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Tackling fake news in socially mediated public spheres: A comparison of Weibo and WeChat DOI Creative Commons
Hua Pang, Jun Liu, Jiahui Lu

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Technology in Society, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 70, P. 102004 - 102004

Published: May 26, 2022

While studies have documented the difference between political and public discussions on Chinese social media platforms, few interrogated compared how state companies shape corresponding spheres across different platforms. Building research concerning socially mediated publicness, we advance understanding of sphere in China as a communicative space which (Party-)state carries its power into society, with platform structural designer facilitator this sphere. We further examine empirical data from official accounts countering COVID-19 fake news two dominant sites, Weibo WeChat, December 1, 2019 April 30, 2020. Semantic content analysis these posts reveals that sites showed distinctive terms authoritative actors, topics content, frames. The results shed light theoretically empirically heterogeneity complexity cyberspace.

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