Anger contributes to the spread of COVID-19 misinformation
oleh: Jiyoung Han, Meeyoung Cha, Wonjae Lee
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Harvard Kennedy School 2020-09-01 |
Deskripsi
A survey conducted over South Korean adults (N=513) reveals that emotions, specifically anger, contribute to the broader spread of misinformation on COVID-19 by leading angry individuals to consider false claims to be “scientifically credible.” This pattern is more evident among conservatives than liberals.