Rising political polarization is, in part, attributed to the fragmentation of news media and the
spread of misinformation on social media. Previous reviews have yet to assess the full …

This literature review examines social scientific evidence regarding the existence, causes,
and effects of online echo chambers in the context of concerns about digital platforms …

COVID-19 is a phenomenon of enormous magnitude and relevance. Its impact has affected
various social domains, including the media and journalism. Since the beginning of this …

In contemporary high-choice media environments, the issue of media trust and its impact on
people's media use has taken on new importance. At the same time, the extent to which …

Political polarization on the digital sphere poses a real challenge to many democracies
around the world. Although the issue has received some scholarly attention, there is a need …

Despite its growing prominence in news coverage and public discourse, there is still
considerable ambiguity regarding when and how fact-checking affects beliefs. Informed by …

Based on an extensive literature review, we suggest that 'fake news' alludes to two
dimensions of political communication: the fake news genre (ie the deliberate creation of …

Exogenous shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic unleashes multiple fundamental questions
about society beyond public health. Based on the classical concept of 'need for …

Online disinformation is considered a major challenge for modern democracies. It is widely
understood as misleading content produced to generate profits, pursue political goals, or …

In a high-choice media environment, there are fears that individuals will select media and
content that reinforce their existing beliefs and lead to segregation based on interest and/or …