Game-based inoculation versus graphic-based inoculation to combat misinformation: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: Misinformation affects various aspects of people's lives, such as politics, entertainment, and social interactions. However, effective intervention measures to combat misinformation are lacking. The inoculation theory has become a prevalent measure of misinformation. This study employed inoculation theory and developed an interactive game to help the public counter misinformation. In this game, players take on the role of the misinformation spreader, intending to add more followers to their virtual accounts using different strategies. A total of 180 Chinese participants were randomly assigned to game-based inoculation, graphic-based inoculation, and control groups. The results indicated that both types of inoculation interventions significantly decreased the perceived credibility and shari

SUBMITTER: Hu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10390387 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature