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Profile, Incidence, and Perspectives of Disinformation among Ecuadorians

Authors :
Abel Suing
Juan-Carlos Suárez-Villegas
Source :
Journalism and Media, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 993-1006 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

The phenomenon of disinformation raises serious questions for society, affecting public trust and democratic stability. In this context, an attempt is made to configure a profile of the practices of identification and fight against disinformation, assess the incidence of social networks, and identify citizens’ perceptions of media literacy in Ecuador. The methodology used is quantitative and qualitative, with a descriptive approach, using a survey, interviews with experts, and focus groups. The converging points between experts and citizens are the need to develop media literacy processes that begin in basic education and the institutionalisation of the fight against disinformation, which should be assumed through an articulation between citizens and schools. On the other hand, training to identify fake news is directly related to information verification practices. Likewise, statistical evidence shows that Ecuadorians who verify information perceive themselves as fully informed citizens.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26735172
Volume :
5
Issue :
3
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journalism and Media
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.24a9f0a088154a579547fd444358a30a
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/journalmedia5030063