Following mainstream news on social media boosts fact-checking skills
2-week mainstream news follow on Instagram/WhatsApp boosts fact-checking skills and trust.
Why it matters
- Enhances ability to distinguish true from false news.
- Increases trust in mainstream news sources.
By the numbers
- Study duration: 2 weeks on Instagram/WhatsApp.
The big picture
- Simple social media interventions can improve media literacy.
- Potential to combat misinformation on a broader scale.
What they're saying
- Concerns about bias in defining "mainstream" news.
- Calls for broader studies across different countries and user groups.
Caveats
- Study limited to specific social media platforms.
- "Mainstream" news definition may vary.
What’s next
- Replicate study in diverse geographical and cultural contexts.