Information Source Use and Social Media Engagement
Examining their Effects on Origin of Covid-19 Beliefs
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4181657 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kristin E Gibson (0000-0002-1480-4005, University of Georgia, corresponding author), Catherine E Sanders (0000-0001-5787-8752, University of Georgia), Alexa J Lamm (0000-0003-1999-8803, University of Georgia) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2021-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440211061324 |
| OpenAlex | W3217126272 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 57 |
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), a highly infectious virus transmitted through droplets from sneezes and coughs, was declared a global pandemic in 2020. Measures implemented by organizations as a result of COVID-19 were controversial among United States (U.S.) citizens. Perceptions of governmental and scientific information further divided U.S. citizens and distrust in science fostered conspiratorial thinking toward the origin of the virus. The purpose of this study was to determine if critical thinking style (CTS), the use of COVID-19 information sources, and social media connections were predictors of origin of COVID-19 beliefs. A survey was disseminated to 1,048 U.S. adults in May 2020 when most states were under shelter-in-place orders. Results indicated select COVID-19 information sources used and social media connections predicted origin of COVID-19 beliefs. CTS was not a significant predictor. Findings revealed a partisan divide between COVID-19 information sources. Implications for science communicators engaging the public during crisis were discussed
2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Disease · Distrust · Outbreak · Pandemic · Perception · Political science · Politics · Public engagement · Public opinion · Public relations · Social media · Sociology · Communication in Education and Healthcare · Law · Medicine · Misinformation and Its Impacts · Psychology · Public Relations and Crisis Communication · Social Psychology · Virology
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| Citations per year | 1.25 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |