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Investigating Online Mis- and Disinformation in Cyprus: Trends and Challenges

Authors :
Dimitrios Giomelakis
Costas Constandinides
Maria Noti
Theodora A. Maniou
Source :
Journalism and Media, Vol 5, Iss 4, Pp 1590-1606 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Information disorder constitutes a critical threat to the public sphere, posing significant challenges and negatively affecting society, public trust, and overall democratic stability. This article investigates the phenomenon of online mis- and disinformation in Cyprus, drawing on people’s perceptions of this topic as well as the characteristics that enable disinformation campaigns to go viral. The study explores news consumption habits, people’s concerns about the impact of online disinformation, exposure to false or misleading content, common sources, verification methods, and media literacy. Furthermore, the study aims to shed light on the phenomenon of online mis- and disinformation in Cyprus and identify users’ perspectives.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
26735172
Volume :
5
Issue :
4
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journalism and Media
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5def12b255f448f9e4583f75c669c9f
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/journalmedia5040099