Concerns over the Spread of Misinformation and Fake News on Social Media—Challenges Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

The unfolding pandemic of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, has caused challenges across the globe. Shelter-in-place, lockdown, and social distancing policies increased the use of social media for societies to stay connected. This study investigated the psychological issues societies experienced...

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Published in:	Medical Sciences Forum
Main Authors:	Janni Leung, Mariyana Schoultz, Vivian Chiu, Tore Bonsaksen, Mary Ruffolo, Hilde Thygesen, Daicia Price, Amy Østertun Geirdal
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Subjects:	misinformation social media mental health coronavirus pandemic
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9992/4/1/39