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