Definitions
The spread of incorrect information on social media platforms unintentionally
What is misinformation?
Critiqued the "banking model" of learning
Who is Freire (1970)?
Amount of individuals in 2018 who used social media to follow current events
What is about 60%?
The spread of information on social media platforms intentionally
What is disinformation?
Who are Atleo (2013) and Walker & Butterwick (2020)?
In 2025, these many users were on Facebook
What is 67%?
Having social media use awareness and safety
What is digital literacy?
Believes that misinformation is not only given to deceive others
Who is Pennycook (2020)?
This population's mood was impacted more with social media use
Who are intense phone users?
Viewing content that relates to personal values and beliefs
What is confirmation bias OR echo chamber effect?
States that misinformation can still impact individuals even after it has been corrected
Who is Ecker (2022)?
Different forms of misleading information
What is information disorder?
Describes the use of social media being the most in demand during political movements and having an impact on real life decisions
Who is Sisco (2019)?