Wellness Misinformation on Social Media: A Systematic Review Using Social Cognitive Theory.

IF 2.7 3区医学 Q1 COMMUNICATION

Health Communication Pub Date : 2025-09-11 DOI:10.1080/10410236.2025.2555614

Li Ruyang, Ye Hedi

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Abstract

This systematic review examines how wellness misinformation spreads on social media and identifies counter-strategies through the lens of social cognitive theory (SCT). Analyzing 39 studies from 2019-2024, it highlights key SCT themes - observational learning, self-efficacy, and self-regulation - as central to user behavior. Influencers and algorithm-driven content amplify unverified health claims, especially on platforms like TikTok and Twitter. Effective countermeasures include media literacy, transparent influencer disclosures, algorithmic reforms, and SCT-informed educational interventions to enhance digital health resilience.

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社交媒体上的健康错误信息：使用社会认知理论的系统回顾。

本系统综述研究了健康错误信息如何在社交媒体上传播，并通过社会认知理论（SCT）的视角确定了应对策略。该报告分析了2019年至2024年的39项研究，强调了SCT的关键主题——观察学习、自我效能和自我调节——是用户行为的核心。网红和算法驱动的内容放大了未经验证的健康声明，尤其是在TikTok和Twitter等平台上。有效的对策包括媒体素养、透明的影响者披露、算法改革和基于sct的教育干预措施，以增强数字健康复原力。

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Health Communication Multiple-

CiteScore

8.20

自引率

10.30%

发文量

184

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