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- The study examines how factors like author credentials, writing style, and verification checks affect people's susceptibility to misinformation in health news.
- It finds that users mainly depend on verification checks to judge the credibility of health information, rather than other cues.
- Social media self-efficacy influences how verification checks impact users' likelihood to follow recommendations and share articles, highlighting important implications for understanding misinformation.
Article Abstract
This experimental study investigates the effects of several heuristic cues and systematic factors on users' misinformation susceptibility in the context of health news. Specifically, it examines whether author credentials, writing style, and verification check flagging influence participants' intent to follow article behavioral recommendations provided by the article, perceived article credibility, and sharing intent. Findings suggest that users rely only on verification checks (passing/failing) in assessing information credibility. Of the two antecedents to systematic processing, social media self-efficacy moderates the links between verification and participants' susceptibility. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2023.2206177 | DOI Listing |
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