The propensity for conservatives to share fake news is largely driven by conservatives low in conscientiousness. No differences were found among people high in conscientiousness with opposing political ideologies. 

Sharing Fake News: Interaction of Political Ideology and Conscientiousness

 Lower on levels of conscientiousness were found to be associated with a higher likelihood to share fake news stories compared to high conscientiousness. 

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- Political Ideology 
- Age 
- Conscientiousness

Factors Related to the Sharing of Fake News

Conscientiousness is a Big Five personality trait reflecting a person's competence, self-discipline, thoughtfulness, and goal-driven nature. High scorers are characteristically hardworking, organized, and dependable, while low scorers are prone to being disorganized, careless, and impulsive. This broad dimension is defined by six specific facets: competence, order, dutifulness, achievement striving, self-discipline, and deliberation.

Conscientiousness in the Big Five Model

Lawson, M. A., & Kakkar, H. (2021). Of pandemics, politics, and personality: The role of conscientiousness and political ideology in the sharing of fake news. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. https://doi-org.proxy.lib.ohio-state.edu/10.1037/xge0001120.supp (Supplemental) 

Of Pandemics, Politics, and Personality: The Role of Conscientiousness and Political Ideology in the Sharing of Fake News

Sharing Fake News: Conscientiousness

Republicans and Independents have been found to be more likely to share fake news in comparison to Democrats. Additionally, conservative political ideologies have been positively associated with sharing fake news. 

Sharing Fake News: Political Ideology 

Age was found to be positively correlated with fake news dissemination.

Sharing Fake News: Age

Personality traits, such as agreeableness and conscientiousness, impact students' behavior, thereby influencing their choice of: 
- Learning environment

Impact of Agreeableness and Conscientiousness on Student Learning Choices

Conscientious individuals are more cautious about their Facebook use, leading them to be less likely to post photos. Conscientiousness is a better predictor of motivations for using Facebook rather than behaviors on Facebook. Conscientiousness is also negatively associated with attention and acceptance seeking on Facebook.

Conscientiousness and Facebook Use

One of the major dimensions of personality is characterized by competence, self-discipline, thoughtfulness, and goal-driven behavior. Based on the scenario, which employee scores high on this dimension? Justify your choice by citing at least two specific behaviors from the text that align with this personality dimension.

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