Taking corrective action when exposed to fake news: The role of fake news literacy
Brigitte Huber; Porismita Borah; Homero Gil de Zúñiga · DOAJ Open Access Articles
Fake news poses a threat to democracy. The rise of social media and its lax content regulation have facilitated a dynamic environment where mis- and disinformation are spread. However, social media is also the place where false information may be corrected. Initial scholarly efforts begin to highlight what is needed for citizens to take corrective action whe…