You’re definitely wrong, maybe: Correction style has minimal effect on corrections of misinformation online
Researchers studied the causal effects of correction strength (direct or hedged) and explanatory depth (simple vs. detailed) on how participants reacted to misinformation to make conclusions about whether corrective measures are effective in combatting and minimizing the spread of misinformation. They found very little effect of any corrective measures in contributing to people’s engagement with misinformation, but people do become more aware and critical of misinformation once they encounter some sort of corrective measure. People who are more analytical in nature are also more likely to accept information that has been corrected, no matter the correction strength and depth.
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