The effect of correction timing on the continued influence effect of misinformation with different relevance

Exploring the optimal correction timing for the appearance of corrective information can help to reduce the continued influence effect of misinformation, and thus mitigate its negative impact. I conducted two studies with 86 participants to pinpoint the most effective timing for corrections using relatively efficient correction strategies, also considering the relevance of the information as a factor. The findings revealed that the effect of the timing between misinformation and its correction on the continued influence effect of misinformation varied depending on the relevance of the information and the correction approach used. Additionally, the best timing for corrections differed across various correction methods. The results of these two studies offer guidance and a framework for more precise and targeted misinformation correction efforts in the future.