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The consequences of misinformation concern on media consumption

Author:
Harris, Elizabeth A.; DeMora, Stephanie L.; Albarracín, Dolores
Publication:
Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review
Year:
2024

For the last decade, policymakers, journalists, and scientists have continued to alert us of the threat of misinformation for making sound decisions in the political, health, and environmental domains. In this study, we evaluate whether perceiving misinformation as a threat affects media use, particularly considering selection of media sources that are politically aligned. We show