“Fake news” may have limited effects beyond increasing beliefs in false claims

Since 2016, there has been an explosion of interest in misinformation and its role in elections. Research by news outlets, government agencies, and academics alike has shown that millions of Americans have been exposed to dubious political news online. However, relatively little research has focused...

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Main Authors: Andrew M. Guess, Dominique Lockett, Benjamin Lyons, Jacob M. Montgomery, Brendan Nyhan, Jason Reifler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Harvard Kennedy School 2020-01-01
Series:Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review
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Online Access:https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/fake-news-limited-effects-on-political-participation/