Research Insights: How Do Confirmation Frames Reduce Misinformation in Fact-Checking?
Peer Reviewed
Date issued
Jun 2024
Subject
Social Media;
Social Network;
Vaccination;
Health;
Rating
JEL code
D83 - Search • Learning • Information and Knowledge • Communication • Belief • Unawareness;
D91 - Intertemporal Household Choice • Life Cycle Models and Saving
Country
Argentina;
Brazil;
Chile;
Colombia
Category
Catalogs and Brochures
Confirmation frames lead to higher engagement rates than refutation frames across four countries. Confirmation frames are also associated with reduced negative emotions and affective polarization, which is vital for policy interventions targeting health misinformation and harmful speech. By reducing negative emotions and fostering positive ones, confirmation frames could contribute to a more constructive and less polarized online environment.
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