- Decrease of social cohesion
- Lower criticism due to social norms
- Spread of fake news

Effects of Sharing of Fake News on Social Cohesion

When people share fake news within online communities, individuals may  experience negative outcomes, such as a decrease in social cohesion.

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Members of online communities often share news to increase social cohesion within their groups

Sharing of News to Increase Social Cohesion

Duffy, A., Tandoc, E., & Ling, R. (2020). Too good to be true, too good not to share: the social utility of fake news. Information, Communication & Society, 23(13), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2019.1623904

Too good to be true, too good not to share: The social utility of fake news

- Disseminate content that is emotional
- Reach out to warn or provide advice
- Share relevant information to the receiver

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