Right-wing authoritarianism, conspiracy mentality, and susceptibility to distorted alternative news
At least since 2016, distorted news published in populist alternative media outlets have raised global concerns about the effects of distorted news on democratic process such as opinion formation and voting. Not all individuals are equally susceptible to distorted news. In three experimental studies...
Main Authors: | Lena Frischlich, Jens H. Hellmann, Felix Brinkschulte, Martin Becker, Mitja D. Back |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | Social Influence |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15534510.2021.1966499 |
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