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August 24, 2025International Journal For Multidisciplinary ResearchOpen Access

Fake News on Social Media and Its Effects on Public Opinion

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KSK SoumyaMangalore UniversityCPClement Perikala

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Implication

Quantitative analysis reveals fake news influences public opinion in social media, suggesting the need for digital media literacy.

Key Points

  • Exposure to fake news significantly influences public opinion and shapes societal views, leading to changed attitudes among users.
  • A survey of 103 participants showed WhatsApp and Instagram as key platforms for disseminating fake news about political and social issues.
  • Employing quantitative research design, emotional triggers and perceived credibility were identified as major factors propelling misinformation.
  • Increased digital media literacy and effective fact-checking mechanisms are urgently needed to combat the spread of misinformation.

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Soumya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5bc1ad7bf08b1eadfccahttps://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.54455
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