The psychological drivers of misinformation belief and its resistance to correction
Misinformation has been identified as a major contributor to various contentious
contemporary events ranging from elections and referenda to the response to the COVID-19 …
contemporary events ranging from elections and referenda to the response to the COVID-19 …
Causes and consequences of mainstream media dissemination of fake news: literature review and synthesis
Research indicates that the reach of fake news websites is limited to small parts of the
population. On the other hand, data demonstrate that large proportions of the public know …
population. On the other hand, data demonstrate that large proportions of the public know …
Beyond misinformation: Understanding and co** with the “post-truth” era
The terms “post-truth” and “fake news” have become increasingly prevalent in public
discourse over the last year. This article explores the growing abundance of misinformation …
discourse over the last year. This article explores the growing abundance of misinformation …
[HTML][HTML] Searching for the backfire effect: Measurement and design considerations
One of the most concerning notions for science communicators, fact-checkers, and
advocates of truth, is the backfire effect; this is when a correction leads to an individual …
advocates of truth, is the backfire effect; this is when a correction leads to an individual …
Emotions: The unexplored fuel of fake news on social media
Easy access to equipment, software, and platforms to create, distribute, and provide access
to fake news stories has exacerbated the problem of fake news, making for a large number …
to fake news stories has exacerbated the problem of fake news, making for a large number …
Political psychology in the digital (mis) information age: A model of news belief and sharing
The spread of misinformation, including “fake news,” propaganda, and conspiracy theories,
represents a serious threat to society, as it has the potential to alter beliefs, behavior, and …
represents a serious threat to society, as it has the potential to alter beliefs, behavior, and …
The debunking handbook 2020
The Debunking Handbook 2020 Page 1 University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University
of Nebraska - Lincoln Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc. Libraries at …
of Nebraska - Lincoln Copyright, Fair Use, Scholarly Communication, etc. Libraries at …
Toward a theory of behavioral control
ABSTRACT A careful consideration of studies on behavioral prediction in the existing
literature suggests that behavioral control is often included as one of the many key factors …
literature suggests that behavioral control is often included as one of the many key factors …
[HTML][HTML] Addressing COVID-19 misinformation on social media preemptively and responsively
Efforts to address misinformation on social media have special urgency with the emergence
of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In one effort, the World Health Organization (WHO) …
of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In one effort, the World Health Organization (WHO) …
The role of familiarity in correcting inaccurate information.
People frequently continue to use inaccurate information in their reasoning even after a
credible retraction has been presented. This phenomenon is often referred to as the …
credible retraction has been presented. This phenomenon is often referred to as the …