Date of Award
11-17-2022
Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Dr. Lydia Ray
Second Advisor
Dr. Yeșem Kurt Peker
Third Advisor
Dr. Stephanie da Silva
Abstract
Misinformation campaigns can have very real and lasting effects. Misinformation has been known to impact elections, create vaccine hesitancy, and increase polarization within societies. This paper reviewed existing literature regarding misinformation research, collected information from research participants to discern factors which may contribute to an increased susceptibility to misinformation, and examined Rule Based Training and a training program which utilized both rules and mindfulness to ascertain if these training programs might be effective in reducing participant susceptibility to misinformation.
Recommended Citation
Kuralt, Michelle S., "Exploring Misinformation Campaigns And How To Defend Against Them" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 479.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/479
