You’re Definitely Wrong, Maybe: Correction Style Has Minimal Effect on Corrections of Misinformation Online

How can online communication most effectively respond to misinformation posted on social media? Recent studies examining the content of corrective messages provide mixed results—several studies suggest that politer, hedged messages may increase engagement with corrections, while others favor direct...

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Main Authors: Cameron Martel, Mohsen Mosleh, David G. Rand
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cogitatio 2021-02-01
Series:Media and Communication
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Online Access:https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/article/view/3519