Falling for Russian Propaganda: Understanding the Factors that Contribute to Belief in Pro-Kremlin Disinformation on Social Media

As Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, social media was rife with pro-Kremlin disinformation. To effectively tackle the issue of state-sponsored disinformation campaigns, this study examines the underlying reasons why some individuals are susceptible to false claims...

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Main Authors: Felipe Bonow Soares, Anatoliy Gruzd, Philip Mai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-12-01
Series:Social Media + Society
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20563051231220330