Covid-19 misinformation: Preparing for future crises

Hendrik Bruns (), François J. Dessart () and Myrto Pantazi ()
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Hendrik Bruns: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en
François J. Dessart: European Commission - JRC, https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/index_en
Myrto Pantazi: Université Libre de Bruxelles

No JRC130111, JRC Research Reports from Joint Research Centre

Abstract: The goal of this report is to take stock of the early behavioural sciences literature on COVID-19 misinformation. Specifically, this report addresses the following three main questions. (1) Who was most likely to believe or share COVID-19 misinformation? (2) What were the consequences of being exposed to or believing COVID-19 misinformation? (3) Which behavioural policy interventions were effective in countering COVID-19 misinformation? In addition to addressing these core questions, the report also provides a snapshot of the narratives of COVID-19 misinformation and the prevalence and spread of this misinformation. The report provides insights into policies that can help foster societal resilience against misinformation beyond the specific case of COVID-19, thereby contributing to policy preparation for future crises.

Keywords: misinformation; disinformation; fake news; conspiracy; Covid (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 89 pages
Date: 2022-09
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