Covid-19 misinformation: Preparing for future crises
An overview of the early behavioural sciences literature
The goal of this report is to take stock of the early behavioural sciences literature on COVID-19 misinformation. Specifically, this report addresses the following three main questions. (1) Who was most likely to believe or share COVID-19 misinformation? (2) What were the consequences of being exposed to or believing COVID-19 misinformation? (3) Which behavioural policy interventions were effective in countering COVID-19 misinformation? In addition to addressing these core questions, the report also provides a snapshot of the narratives of COVID-19 misinformation and the prevalence and spread of this misinformation. The report provides insights into policies that can help foster societal resilience against misinformation beyond the specific case of COVID-19, thereby contributing to policy preparation for future crises.
Bruns, H., Dessart, F.J. and Pantazi, M., Covid-19 misinformation: Preparing for future crises, EUR 31139 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2022, ISBN 978-92-76-54519-4, doi:10.2760/41905, JRC130111.
2022-09-06
Publications Office of the European Union
JRC130111
978-92-76-54519-4 (online)
1831-9424 (online)
EUR 31139 EN , OP KJ-NA-31139-EN-N (online)
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| ENG | Bruns, H., Dessart, F.J. and Pantazi, M., Covid-19 misinformation: Preparing for future crises, EUR 31139 EN, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg, 2022, ISBN 978-92-76-54519-4, doi:10.2760/41905, JRC130111. |
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