The more people rely on social media as their main news source the more likely they are to believe misinformation about the pandemic, according to a recent survey analysis by Washington State University researcher Yan Su.
Social Sciences
Dec 14, 2020
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There has been a proliferation of conspiracy theories about COVID-19 that either reject the existence of the virus altogether or question the official account of its origins, its mode of transmission, its effects and its ...
Social Sciences
Dec 9, 2020
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A recent study examining perceptions of power suggests that individuals with lower socioeconomic statuses are more likely to have a negative view of policy or decision-makers.
Social Sciences
Dec 3, 2020
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When President Donald Trump announced he was leaving the hospital after being treated for COVID-19, he sent his supporters a message: "Don't be afraid of COVID. Don't let it dominate your life," he tweeted. A few hours later ...
Political science
Oct 14, 2020
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The brain can be untrustworthy when it comes to deciphering fake news, and especially when headlines are repeated, presented with photos, or generally easy to imagine, experts from The Australia National University (ANU) ...
Social Sciences
Sep 18, 2020
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As the global count of COVID-19 infections heads towards the 20M mark, the pandemic has created what the World Health Organisation calls an 'infodemic," giving conspiracy groups a bigger platform than ever before.
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Aug 6, 2020
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Research from the University of Kent has found that people who adopt a collectivist mindset are more likely to comply with social distancing and hygiene practices to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2020
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The existential threat we're facing right now might explain the proliferation of conspiracy theories, extreme political ideologies and #Reopen protests.
Social Sciences
May 22, 2020
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The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2020
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More than 35 years ago, researchers theorized that graffiti, abandoned buildings, panhandling, and other signs of disorder in neighborhoods create an environment that leads people to commit more crime.
Social Sciences
May 16, 2019
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