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Combating Misinformation by Sharing the Truth: a Study on the Spread of Fact-Checks on Social Media
- Author
- Jiexun Li 1, Xiaohui Chang
- Year
- 2022 JUNE
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- DOI/Link
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- Abstract
- Misinformation on social media has emerged as a major societal concern, as false information often spreads faster than fact-based corrections. Previous studies indicate that fact-checks usually lag behind misinformation, limiting their effectiveness. Research analysing the diffusion of fact-checks on platforms such as Twitter highlights that their spread is influenced by factors including truthfulness ratings, source credibility, political orientation, and user engagement. Studies further reveal that fact-checks with clear and conclusive verdicts are shared more widely, suggesting that message clarity and credibility play a crucial role in countering online misinformation.
- Language
- ENGLISH
- Keywords
- Media Information Literacy
- Source
- www.google.com