Fighting fake news: The role of education
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Key digested message False information is one of the greatest challenges of our time: affecting public health, political processes, and societal trust. With the shift from traditional media to online platforms, individuals are increasingly responsible for discerning truth from misinformation. While technological and regulatory measures help, empowering people with critical digital literacy may be the most effective defence against the rapid spread of false content.
Author: Yvonne Skipper
Institution: University of Glasgow
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4413176565