CAN FACT-CHECKING INFLUENCE USER BELIEFS ABOUT MISINFORMATION CLAIMS: AN EXAMINATION OF CONTINGENT EFFECTS.

  • Published In: MIS Quarterly, 2023, v. 47, n. 4. P. 1679 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bhattacherjee, Anol 3 of 3

Abstract

Prior research has suggested that corrective fact-checking has inconsistent effects on beliefs about online misinformation claims. This study attempts to explain this inconsistency using three contingent factors--claim-source credibility, fact-checker credibility, and attitude strength--which respectively relate to three key parties in the fact-checking process: the source of a misleading claim, the fact-checker, and the user evaluating the fact-check. I hypothesize the interplay between these factors, which is tested using two online experiments on COVID-19-related misinformation with over 900 participants. Multilevel analysis of pretest-posttest, repeated measures data supports the hypothesized moderating effects and offers additional insights about how these effects vary between earlier versus later phases of misinformation cycles. The paper concludes with a discussion of contributions to research and practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:MIS Quarterly. 2023/12, Vol. 47, Issue 4, p1679
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0276-7783
  • DOI:10.25300/MISQ/2023/17688
  • Accession Number:173981308
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