Future of disinformation studiesemerging research fields

  1. Ramón Salaverría 1
  2. Gustavo Cardoso 2
  1. 1 Universidad de Navarra
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    Universidad de Navarra

    Pamplona, España

    ROR https://ror.org/02rxc7m23

  2. 2 Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
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    Instituto Universitário de Lisboa

    Lisboa, Portugal

    ROR https://ror.org/014837179

Revista:
El profesional de la información

ISSN: 1386-6710 1699-2407

Ano de publicación: 2023

Título do exemplar: Disinformation and online media

Volume: 32

Número: 5

Tipo: Artigo

DOI: 10.3145/EPI.2023.SEP.25 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openAcceso aberto editor

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Resumo

This article examines research trends on disinformation. First, it explores the relationship between disinformation and digital news media, highlighting the negative impact of disinformation on citizens’ trust in the news. Recent research on disinformation is classified into several areas, including typological studies, research on fact-checking, disinformation on digital platforms, and studies on media literacy. Next, the article identifies several emerging fields for research, such as studies on disinformation narratives, information manipulation and international interference, artificial intelligence generated disinformation, cross-platform disinformation, and thematic and multidisciplinary studies. Based on this analysis, the article highlights the need to continue investigating and combatting disinformation, as it is a persistent and growing problem in democratic societies.

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