PSYCHOLOGY OF FAKE NEWS AND DISINFORMATION: ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FAKE NEWS ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STATE AND BEHAVIOR OF READERS, RESEARCH ON METHODS OF COUNTERING DISINFORMATION

Authors

  • Gulayim Nurgaliyeva Master's student at Karakalpak State University

Keywords:

fake news, disinformation, psychological health, behavior, impact, counteraction, media literacy, critical thinking, fact checking, artificial intelligence.

Abstract

This article examines the psychological aspects of fake news and disinformation, their impact on the mental health and behavior of readers, as well as methods to counter these phenomena. She highlights the importance of understanding these aspects for promoting information literacy and preserving the mental well-being of society.

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Published

2024-05-20 — Updated on 2024-05-26

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How to Cite

Gulayim Nurgaliyeva. (2024). PSYCHOLOGY OF FAKE NEWS AND DISINFORMATION: ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FAKE NEWS ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL STATE AND BEHAVIOR OF READERS, RESEARCH ON METHODS OF COUNTERING DISINFORMATION. Ethiopian International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 11(05), 265–267. Retrieved from https://www.eijmr.org/index.php/eijmr/article/view/1512 (Original work published May 20, 2024)