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International Journal of Trends in Emerging Research and Development, 2024;2(6):241-245

To identify and analyze the cognitive biases prevalent among social media users that contribute to the acceptance and propagation of Misinformation

Author : Kayanat Zafer and Dr. Mohsin Uddin

Abstract

The issue of misinformation and its consequences has received much focus in the last several years. Misinformation has been around for a while, However, modern advancements in technology have greatly facilitated its dissemination. this research, there are substantial emotional and psychological consequences associated with being too reliant on social media activity, regardless of the reasons behind it. In addition, this study's findings reveal that just a small percentage of teenagers really utilise social media as a means of communication for school-related issues; in particular, they to connect with classmates and talk about things we've covered in class.

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Misinformation, social media, emotional, technology, browsing