Saturday, March 4, 2023

HKS Misinformation Review: “Fake news” may have limited effects beyond increasing beliefs in false claims

Today's #recommendedreading is by @andyguess, @BrendanNyhan, @iBALyons, @Jacob_Montg, @JasonReifler & Dominique Lockett, on how many claims about the effects of exposure to #fakenews may be overstated, or, at the very least, misunderstood.

“Fake news” may have limited effects beyond increasing beliefs in false claims
"Since 2016, there has been an explosion of interest in misinformation and its role in elections. Research by news outlets, government agencies, and academics alike has shown that millions of Americans have been exposed to dubious political news online. However, relatively little research has focused on documenting the effects of consuming this content. Our results suggest that many claims about the effects of exposure to false news may be overstated, or, at the very least, misunderstood."
Continue reading the article ->   https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/fake-news-limited-effects-on-political-participation/
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