Prominent misinformation interventions reduce misperceptions but increase scepticism

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-024-01884-x?utm_campaign=KFF-Misinformation-Trust&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_CmD2o8bMGeiUxO5DQdHi2EBYkqpnvqKi6C3HVxNND4JJQpI4a159P8YIa3EarEhPingAWZzFqD_HlmtXUpyn-rQOuuA&_hsmi=315217036&utm_content=315217036&utm_source=hs_email Fact-Checking and Media Literacy Efforts Reduce Misinformation Belief, but Heighten Skepticism Toward Accurate Information A study published in Nature Human Behaviour looked at how fact-checking and media literacy interventions affect people in the US, Poland, and Hong Kong. The study found that while these efforts were effective in reducing belief in false information, they also increased skepticism about accurate information. This unintended consequence highlights the challenge of maintaining trust in reliable health information amid efforts to combat misinformation. Health professionals may need to adopt nuanced strategies that minimize distrust while effectively addressing health misinformation in public communication.