Psychology

The role of personality traits and online behavior in belief in fake news

E. L. Peter, P. J. Kwantes, et al.

Delve into this captivating study by Erika L. Peter, Peter J. Kwantes, Madeleine T. D'Agata, and Janani Vallikanthan, which uncovers how careless online behavior and personality traits affect our ability to identify fake news. Discover the surprising connections between personality and misinformation susceptibility.

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Abstract

This study examines the relationship between careless online behavior, personality traits, and the ability to detect fake news. Poorer discernment of fake news headlines was linked to increased careless online behavior (online disinhibition, risky online behavior, engagement with strangers, and less suspicion of others), lower Conscientiousness, Openness, and Honesty-Humility, and higher dark triad traits. The implications for reducing susceptibility to misinformation are discussed.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Sep 02, 2024

Authors

Erika L. Peter, Peter J. Kwantes, Madeleine T. D'Agata, Janani Vallikanthan

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