Researchers at the University of Connecticut launched a study to understand how adults perceive the influence of social media on […]
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Psychological Booster Shots To Strengthen Resistance Against False Information
Researchers have demonstrated how so-called psychological booster shots can enhance long-term resistance to false information. These interventions or strategies improve […]
Who Falls For False Information: Data From Over 11500 Participants
A meta-analysis conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development sheds light on who is most susceptible […]
What Hundreds of Studies Say About the Impact of Digital Media on Democracy
The emergence and proliferation of digital media use have sparked intense debate about its effects on democracy. Some argue that […]
Misinformation vs Disinformation vs Malinformation
In their 2017 white paper published by the Council of Europe, researchers Claire Wardle, PhD and Hossein Derakshan presented a […]