Modelling the antecedent factors that affect online fake news sharing on COVID-19: the moderating role of fake news knowledge

Abstract We proposed a conceptual model combining three theories: uses and gratification theory, social networking sites (SNS) dependency theory and social impact theory to understand the factors that predict fake news sharing related to COVID-19. We also tested the moderating role of fake news know...

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Published in:Health Education Research 2020-10, Vol.35 (5), p.490-503
Main Authors: Apuke, Oberiri Destiny, Omar, Bahiyah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Betacoronavirus
Coronavirus Infections
COVID-19
Deception
Female
Foreign Countries
Humans
Influences
Information Seeking
Interpersonal Relationship
Knowledge Level
Male
Mass Media Effects
Middle Aged
News Media
News Reporting
Nigeria
Online Systems
Original
Pandemics
Pneumonia, Viral
Predictor Variables
SARS-CoV-2
Sharing Behavior
Social Influences
Social Media
Social Networks
Theories
Users (Information)
Young Adult
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