Neuroimaging study provides insight into misinformation sharing among politically devoted conservatives

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Neuroimaging study provides insight into misinformation sharing among politically devoted conservatives

New research suggests that the spread of misinformation among politically devoted conservatives is influenced by identity-driven motives and may be resistant to fact-checks. These individuals tend to prioritize sharing information that aligns with their group identity, regardless of its...

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The researchers found that far-right voters were more likely to share misinformation than center-right voters, especially when the misinformation was relevant to their sacred values. Identity fusion with a political party also predicted a higher likelihood of sharing misinformation, regardless of whether the content was related to sacred or nonsacred issues. However, popular interventions like fact-checks and accuracy nudges did not significantly reduce the likelihood of sharing misinformation among either far-right or center-right voters ...

 

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