Social Debunking of Misinformation on WhatsApp: The Case for Strong and In-group Ties
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DOI: 10.1145/3512964
Abstract: In this paper, we argue that WhatsApp can play an important role in correcting misinformation. We show how specific WhatsApp affordances (flexibility in format and audience selection) and existing social capital (prevalence of strong ties;… read more here.
Keywords: misinformation; group; social debunking; debunking misinformation ... See more keywords
Why Debunking Misinformation Is Not Enough to Change People's Minds About Vaccines.
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DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2021.306293
Abstract: The threat of viral misinformation spread through social media was recognized well before this pandemic struck 2 The World Health Organization named "vaccine hesitancy" as one of the top 10 global health threats in 2019… read more here.
Keywords: change; misinformation enough; debunking misinformation; misinformation ... See more keywords