Study shows vulnerable populations with less education more likely to believe, share misinformation
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 - 12:10
in Psychology & Sociology
As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens public health around the world, misinformation regarding its treatment, causes and cures has abounded. A University of Kansas study has found that vulnerable populations, often those most severely affected by such crises, are also at a high risk of consuming and sharing such misinformation online, while also struggling to assess information's credibility.