Summary: Individuals who experience high levels of distress and functional impairment from excessive social media use are significantly more likely to believe fake news and interact with it. Research… [+6713 chars]
Heavy Social Media Use Linked to Believing and Spreading Fake News - Neuroscience News
Individuals who experience high levels of distress and functional impairment from excessive social media use are significantly more likely to believe fake news and interact with it.
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