2023
DOI: 10.5210/fm.v28i3.12678
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'No, auntie, that's false': Challenges and resources of female baby boomers dealing with fake news on Facebook

Abstract: The spread of fake news on social media networks is on the rise, prompting a special interest in identification and coping skills among news consumers so that they can filter out misleading information. Studies suggest seniors share more fake news on social media; despite this, there is little literature analysing how they behave when faced with fake news. This study examines how baby boomer women handle fake news on Facebook, and the role of family members in contributing to their digital literacy in dealing … Show more

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