Cognitive disparity in online rumor perception: a group analysis during COVID-19
Throughout the lifecycle of online rumors, from inception to dissemination, diverse netizen groups assume distinct roles, each exerting a unique influence on the spread and reception of information. By implementing tailored governance strategies that are sensitive to the characteristics of these groups, it is possible to attain substantially more effective outcomes in managing the propagation of online rumors. This nuanced approach to governance recognizes the heterogeneity of the online community and leverages it to enhance the efficacy of interventions.
Authors
- Yimeng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7104-8621)
- Chao Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3552-4296)
- Pengyu He
- Zhenyu Song
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20549-y
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.53
Funders
- National Social Science Fund of China