Causes, Negative Impacts and Control on Misinformation: A Systematic Review of Research Abroad

Abstract

Abstract: it, this paper systematically reviewed research on misinformation from three aspects: causes, negative impacts, and control. First, from the perspectives of users and machines, this paper reviewed research on the generation of misinformation. Meanwhile, studies of misinformation dissemination from the perspectives of information sources, susceptible hosts, and information environment were analyzed. Second, the paper summarized research on the negative impacts of misinformation from the development of user cognitive distortion, decision-making based on misinformation, and user behavior changes. Last, the paper examined research on misinformation control from the perspectives of information platforms and users. The paper concluded that the existing research still has limitations in the research context, research perspectives, methods, and data. Therefore, the paper suggested that future research may segment study subjects further, analyze the impacts of technology, and explore more data collection and analysis methods.

Fu Shaoxiong, Chen Xiaoyu, Zheng Han, Xia Sudi ( College of Information Management, Nanjing Agricultural University, School of Cultural Heritage and Information Management, Shanghai University, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, School of Information Management, Wuhan University). Causes, Negative Impacts and Control on Misinformation: A Systematic Review of Research Abroad[J]. Libraly Journal, 2023, 42(385): 33-43.

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