When Distrust Shapes News Choice
Perceptions of Mis- and Disinformation and News Consumption Across Traditional and Social Media Outlets
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17820969 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Muhammad Ehab Rasul (0000-0001-5175-9023, National University of Singapore, corresponding author), Yoo Jung Oh (0000-0002-7829-8535, Michigan State University), Jeon Moonsun (Michigan State University), Hee Jung Cho (0009-0004-1817-1657, Michigan State University), Carlo Calabrese (0000-0001-6216-0489, Clemson University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 151-158 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2152-2715 • E-ISSN: 2152-2723 |
| Publisher | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21522715261424695 |
| PMID | 41742705 |
| OpenAlex | W7131659293 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 30 |
news use. Our findings highlight the roles PMI and PDI play in the selection of specific outlets for news consumption and offer implications in understanding how individuals engage in news selection, which could expose them to mis- and disinformation
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| Highly cited | No |