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Adapting Security Warnings to Counter Misinformation - Laboratory Study Discussion
- Overall, interstitial warnings were more effective than contextual warnings in notifying users of disinformation and changing how they react to the information presented
- The study’s warning designs also contributed to user behavioral changes because the colors and design resembled obvious warnings
- In general, participants who could recognize and understand the warning labels referred to additional sources
- Participants suggested specific explanations as to why there are warning signs to prevent users from believing the warnings are for computer viruses or other risks not associated with disinformation
- Limitations to the study include having a small sample size, participants knowing researchers were watching their every action and move, participants not being particularly interested in the topics of choice and therefore did not spend a lot of effort trying to locate accurate information
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Updated 2021-05-12
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CSCW (Computer-supported cooperative work)
Computing Sciences