Web use doesn't encourage belief in political rumors, but e-mail does

Monday, March 7, 2011 - 17:31 in Psychology & Sociology

Despite the fears of some, a new study suggests that use of the internet in general does not make people more likely to believe political rumors. However, one form of internet communication -- e-mail -- does seem to have troubling consequences for the spread and belief of rumors.

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