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June 13, 2026Online Information Review

Beyond assumptions: how social media use and self-other dynamics shape responses to misinformation

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CLChih‐Hui LaiNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityALAnita Kuei-Chun LiuFood Industry Research and Development Institute

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Implication

Randomized trial shows social media use influences corrective actions against misinformation, highlighting social dynamics.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore how different forms of social media use for health risk information affect individuals' responses to misinformation, focusing on social influences.
  • Conducted a two-wave online survey in Taiwan during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Utilized lagged autoregressive path modeling to assess direct and mediation effects
  • Applied ordinary least squares regression for moderation effects of perceived others' responses
  • Social media expression had a direct link to corrective behaviors like sharing corrections and debunking misinformation.
  • Correction sharing was mainly related to social media use and verification norms, while debunking engaged cognitive, affective, and normative factors.
  • Perceived others' responses moderated the link between one's risk perception and emotional reactions.

Cite This Study

Lai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf500faef96ed7f057255https://doi.org/10.1108/oir-03-2025-0161
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