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Author
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Stephanie Diepeveen, Melanie Pinet
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Year
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2022
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Publisher
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Wiley Online Library
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Abstract
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MotivationIn a polarizing world, the spread of “fake news” and mis/disinformation is a cause of concern for young people's wellbeing, as they are at the forefront of the use and consumption of digital media. The article focuses on how young people view and respond to misinformation online, and the role of digital literacy interventions to mitigate this challenge.PurposeThe analysis aims to provide some initial insights on how young people view and respond to misinformation online, based on open-ended online consultations, and consider what their ideas and experiences imply for whether and how digital literacy interventions can help mitigate the impact of “fake news” and mis/disinformation on young people's wellbeing.
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Language
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ENGLISH