Affiliation:
1. Department of Communication and Media, University of Michigan, USA
2. Department of Human-Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE), University of Washington, USA
3. Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington, USA
4. Hack/Hackers, USA
Abstract
This study examines the experiences of those who participate in bottom-up user-led responses to misinformation on social media and outlines how they can be better supported via software tools. Findings show that users desire support tools designed to minimize time and effort in identifying misinformation and provide tailored suggestions for crafting responses to misinformation that account for emotional and relational context. Academics and practitioners interested in designing misinformation interventions that harness user participation can draw upon these findings.
Funder
National Science Foundation
Publisher
Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics, and Public Policy
Subject
General Medicine,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science,General Medicine,Ocean Engineering,General Medicine,General Medicine,General Medicine,General Medicine,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science,General Medicine