Polarization or Mainstreaming? How COVID-19 News Exposure Affects Perceived Seriousness of the Pandemic and the Susceptibility to COVID-19 Misinformation?

IF 4.6 1区 文学 Q1 COMMUNICATION
Science Communication Pub Date : 2023-06-01 Epub Date: 2023-07-25 DOI:10.1177/10755470231186396
Jiyoung Han, Eun-Ju Lee
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Two surveys investigated whether the exposure to COVID-19 news widens (polarization) or narrows (mainstreaming) the partisan gap in perceived seriousness of the pandemic, and how the perception affects individuals' susceptibility to COVID-19 misinformation that either exaggerates or downplays its health risks. Overall exposure to COVID-19 news homogenized the partisans' otherwise divergent risk perceptions, but the partisan divide was wider among those selectively approaching like-minded news outlets. Perceived seriousness of COVID-19 subsequently altered participants' susceptibility to either fear-arousing or fear-suppressing COVID-19 misinformation in a belief-confirming manner. It is discussed how news media shape the public's reality perception amid the global crisis.

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两极分化还是主流化?COVID-19 新闻曝光如何影响人们对大流行病严重性的感知以及对 COVID-19 误传的易感性?
两项调查研究了接触 COVID-19 新闻是否会扩大(两极分化)或缩小(主流化)党派对该流行病严重性的认知差距,以及这种认知如何影响个人对夸大或淡化其健康风险的 COVID-19 错误信息的敏感性。对 COVID-19 新闻的总体接触使党派间原本不同的风险认知趋于一致,但在那些有选择性地接触观点相同的新闻机构的人中,党派间的分歧更大。对 COVID-19 严重性的认知随后以一种信念确认的方式改变了参与者对唤起恐惧或抑制恐惧的 COVID-19 错误信息的易感性。本文讨论了新闻媒体如何在全球危机中塑造公众的现实认知。
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Science Communication
Science Communication COMMUNICATION-
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期刊介绍: Science Communication is a prestigious journal that focuses on communication research. It is recognized globally for publishing top-quality manuscripts that demonstrate excellent theoretical frameworks and robust methodology. Our journal embraces a broad definition of science, encompassing not only the natural and physical sciences but also social science, technology, environment, engineering, and health. Regardless of the scientific area, effective communication is always the focal point of our investigations. Apart from theoretical and methodological rigor, we place great emphasis on the practical implications of scientific communication. Therefore, we expect all submitted manuscripts to address the real-world applications and significance of their research, alongside theoretical considerations. In summary, Science Communication is an internationally renowned journal dedicated to bridging the gap between science and society. By promoting effective communication in various scientific domains, we strive to engage readers with intriguing research that has tangible implications for the world around us.
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