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

The current study examines how careless online behavior and personality traits are related to the detection of fake news. We tested the relationships among accurately distinguishing between fake and real news headlines, careless online behavioral tendencies, and the HEXACO and dark triad personality traits. Poorer discernment between fake and real news headlines was associated with greater careless behavior online (i.e., greater online disinhibition, greater risky online behavior, greater engagement with strangers online, and less suspicion of others' intentions online), as well as lower Conscientiousness, Openness, and Honesty-Humility, and greater dark triad traits. Implications for the literature as well as potential interventions to reduce susceptibility to misinformation and fake news 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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