APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Fake News on Social Media: Psychological Predictors, Platform Differences, and Sharing Dynamics
- David Robertson
University of Strathclyde - Narisong Huhe
University of Strathclyde - Mark Shephard
University of Strathclyde - Tony Anderson
University of Strathclyde
Abstract
The emergence of social media has elevated the pervasive and damaging effects that misinformation campaigns can have. We assess two key components of the fake news phenomenon - who falls for it and who shares it – using a range of news topics, platforms, psychological predictors, and novel analysis methods.
Myths and Misinformation
