The consequences of misinformation concern on media consumption

https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/the-consequences-of-misinformation-concern-on-media-consumption/?utm_campaign=KFF-Misinformation-Trust&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_it8juEa0J8P4TsgPzyAPh4w8qmYRcDOYc7o9F9M0z8HveQG9_MHAL1aGJG-hNqYVUoL9C-G-cv3_G9-tSSYy7RI8Cvg&_hsmi=315217036&utm_content=315217036&utm_source=hs_email Impact of Misinformation Concerns on News Choices A study from the Harvard Misinformation Review looked at how concerns about misinformation affect people’s news choices. The study found that that people who are more worried about false information tend to choose news that matches their political views. For example, liberals who are worried about misinformation tended to favor sources like MSNBC or the Huffington Post. Democrats were especially likely to favor news that matched their political views when worried about misinformation. Feeling confident about spotting false information did not change this behavior. These findings show how concerns about misinformation can lead people to only read news that aligns with their beliefs. This can deepen political divisions and make it more challenging to address false or misleading information in public discussions.