Belief in fake news linked to problematic social media use

In the case of PSMU, someone might feel bad if they are unable to access social media for an extended period (withdrawal), or their use of social media might lead to losing a job, poor grades, or ... Read More

Problematic social media use is associated with believing in and engaging with fake news (IMAGE)

People displaying high problematic (excessive and dependent) social media use are more likely to engage with and believe fake news. Read More

Social media’s fake news problem is the target of a new tool developed at Concordia

Fake news across social media is becoming ever easier to spread ... when local and international actors can use images, text, audio and video content to spread misinformation. Read More

Topic: problematic social media use

People with high score on problematic social media use are more likely to like and share fake news. People with high score on problematic social media use are more likely to like and share fake news. Read More

Bad Info: Fake News, Manipulated Photographs, and Social Media Influencers

Bad Info: Fake News, Manipulated Photographs, and Social Media Influencers focuses on media/information literacy and the problem of mis/dis-information ... social media influencers’ use of ... Read More

Problematic social media linked to belief in fake news

A first-of-its-kind study by researchers at Michigan State University reveals that individuals who experience the most distress and impairment in daily functioning from social media use are more ... Read More