People who had higher levels of education tend to have less anxiety sharing misinformation than others.  


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Whenever an individual shares misinformation, their anxiety level increases. 


Covid-19 Misinformation Sharing and Anxiety


Verma, G., Bhardwaj, A., Aledavood, T. et al. Examining the impact of sharing COVID-19 misinformation online on mental health. Sci Rep 12, 8045 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-11488-y

Examining the impact of sharing COVID-19 misinformation online on mental health

Women indicate more increase in anxiety when sharing misinformation than men.


Covid-19 Misinformation Sharing Anxiety and Sex


Racial minorities of the United States tend to be more susceptible to greater increase in anxiety than white individuals.

Covid-19 Misinformation Sharing Anxiety and Race


Covid-19 Misinformation Sharing Anxiety and Education Level


With increase in an individual's anxiety level, one may become more susceptible to believing and sharing other misinformation, thereby creating a concerning cycle. 


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