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Does social media use increase belief in coronavirus misinformation?


Does social media use increase belief in coronavirus misinformation?
A study has found an amplification effect from social media users who were particularly worried about the coronavirus.
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WASHINGTON: The more people rely on social media as their primary news source the more likely they are to believe misinformation about the pandemic, according to recent survey analysis.
The analysis was detailed by Washington State University researcher Yan Su.
The study, published in the journal Telematics and Informatics, also found that levels of worry about
COVID-19 increased the strength of people s belief in that misinformation. Two factors weakened beliefs in false information: having faith in scientists and a preference for discussion heterogeneity, meaning people like talking with others who held different views. ....

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Social media use increases belief in COVID-19 misinformation: Study


Social media use increases belief in COVID-19 misinformation: Study
It seems that the more you use social media, the more likely you become worried about COVID-19, says Washington State University researcher Yan Su.
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Updated: Dec 14, 2020, 02:12 PM IST
The more people rely on social media as their primary news source the more likely they are to believe misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic, according to recent survey analysis.
The analysis was detailed by Washington State University researcher Yan Su. The study, published in the journal Telematics and Informatics, also found that levels of worry about COVID-19 increased the strength of people s belief in that misinformation. Two factors weakened beliefs in false information: having faith in scientists and a preference for discussion heterogeneity, meaning people like talking with others who held different views. ....

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Study finds social media use increases belief in Covid-19 misinformation


Study finds social media use increases belief in Covid-19 misinformation
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Updated: Dec 14, 2020 11:58 IST
Washington [US], December 14 (ANI): The more people rely on social media as their primary news source the more likely they are to believe misinformation about the pandemic, according to recent survey analysis.
The study, published in the journal Telematics and Informatics, also found that levels of worry about COVID-19 increased the strength of people s belief in that misinformation. Two factors weakened beliefs in false information: having faith in scientists and a preference for discussion heterogeneity, meaning people like talking with others who held different views.
Su, a doctoral student in WSU s Murrow College of Communications, said the findings point to possible practical solutions to disrupt the spread of misinformation. ....

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