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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

Media Literacy Positively Associates with Health Misinformation Discernment While Amplifying the Continued Influence After Correction

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Cross-sectional survey examines media literacy's impact on misinformation discernment and corrections, highlighting its dual effects.

Higher media literacy is linked to better credibility discernment of health information, reducing misinformation impact.
Results showed a strong continued influence effect in participants with higher media literacy scores despite correction.
Respondents with greater credibility discernment were more discerning in sharing information overall.
Findings suggest that while media literacy aids in recognizing false information, it can also create overconfidence in beliefs.

Hu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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