The Impact of Misinformation on Social Media in the Context of Natural Disasters: Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Misinformation on social media during natural disasters has become a significant challenge, with the potential to increase public confusion, panic, and distrust. Although individuals rely on social media platforms for timely updates during crises, these platforms also facilitate the rapid spread of unverified and misleading information. Consequently, misinformation can hamper emergency response efforts, misdirect resources, and distort public perception of the disaster's true severity.

Objective

This narrative review aims to (1) critically evaluate the available evidence; (2) unpack the dynamics of misinformation on social media in the context of natural disasters, specifically natural hazards, shedding light on the challenges, implications, and potential solution

SUBMITTER: Hilberts S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12313155 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature