Abstract
This study aims to understand the mechanisms underlying perceived fallacy, information verification, and information sharing in a misinformation context from the perspective of misinformation content (falsity level and evidence type) and the perspective of the audiences (motivated reasoning, analytical thinking disposition, and conspiracy mentality). Data from Hong Kong amid the COVID-19 pandemic (N = 353) suggest that audiences’ predispositions are as important as the content of misinformation. In particular, motivated reasoning, analytical thinking disposition, and conspiracy mentality were found to have distinct contributions, driving the degree to which a person believes, verifies, and shares misinformation. The theoretical contributions are discussed in this paper.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 26 May 2023 |
| Event | 73rd Annual International Communication Association Conference, ICA 2023: Reclaiming Authenticity in Communication - Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Toronto, Canada Duration: 25 May 2023 → 29 May 2023 https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.icahdq.org/resource/resmgr/conference/2023/ICA2023-Program_sm.pdf (Link to conference programme) |
Conference
| Conference | 73rd Annual International Communication Association Conference, ICA 2023 |
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| Abbreviated title | ICA 2023 |
| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Toronto |
| Period | 25/05/23 → 29/05/23 |
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UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
User-Defined Keywords
- Audience studies
- Journalism Studies, Media effects
- Journalism Studies
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