From Short-Term Assistance to Long-Term Skills: Designing Multiple Interventions to Combat Misinformation

The rapid proliferation of misinformation online poses a substantial challenge for society, affecting public understanding in domains such as politics and public health.Current interventions (mainly professional fact-checking and behavioral nudges) face scalability limitations and criticism regarding their effectiveness and transparency.To address this gap, my doctoral dissertation explores diverse human-centered interventions, moving beyond a one-size-fits-all approach toward customized solutions for immediate assistance and long-term empowerment.Specifically, my research contributes in three ways: (1) identifying user perceptions, challenges, and preferences related to existing misinformation interventions; (2) investigating effective strategies to transparently communicate AI-based credibility assessments to users, improving their immediate discernment of misinformation; and (3) designing interactive, AI-enhanced educational interventions (such as serious games) rooted in inoculation theory to build lasting resilience and critical thinking skills.Through empirical studies combining qualitative insights and experimental evaluations, my work provides actionable recommendations to stakeholders (including social media platforms, educators, policymakers) and researchers aiming to contribute to the development of a more informed and resilient online community.