Close Menu
Web StatWeb Stat
  • Home
  • News
  • United Kingdom
  • Misinformation
  • Disinformation
  • AI Fake News
  • False News
  • Guides
Trending

Help Us Fight the Psyopcracy – Consortium News

July 3, 2025

Criminalize Fossil Fuel Disinformation, Says UN Rapporteur

July 3, 2025

CA urges UN to develop effective mechanism to fight disinformation

July 2, 2025
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Web StatWeb Stat
  • Home
  • News
  • United Kingdom
  • Misinformation
  • Disinformation
  • AI Fake News
  • False News
  • Guides
Subscribe
Web StatWeb Stat
Home»Misinformation
Misinformation

Click, Share & Conspire—The Way Out of Misinformation Maze

News RoomBy News RoomFebruary 11, 20253 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Email LinkedIn Tumblr

Summary of the Problem

The study explores how Facebook social media platforms facilitate the diffusion of problematic information acrossLatin America during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two significant online networks were analyzed, focusing on how citizens and groups perceive and react to health and health-related misconceptions.

Abstract

This research examined online Diffusion of problematic information across public Facebook groups in Spain and France. Using data from February 2020 to October 2021, we developed a methodology to analyze network dynamics, employing tools like CrowdTangle for quantitative analysis. This study highlights the influence of public discourse on online virability and the effectiveness of health interventions.

Theory

This work integrates Problem Diffusion theory and Network Science to analyze how various contents spread online. It employs statistical tools, such as centrality measures, to assess influential groups and modular partitions to discover cohesive networks within the data.

Methodology

Data Exploration

  • Cases: The study analyzed two datasets, one on parliamentary discussions in Spanish (Case 1) and another on hydroxychloroquine use in French (Case 2). Each dataset included audiovisual content from public groups engaging in problematic information.

Case 1: MPV and False Pandемias

In the Spanish context, the MPV conspiracy theory spread through Facebook’s terminology. Groups engaged in mentions to Medicos por la Verdad expressed fear of official medical Bernardina, challenging preventive measures. Applications explored propagated手脚 for false epidemic information, raising political and social issues in Latin America.

Statistical Analysis (Case 1)

  • Key Nodes: Nodes included conspiracy theories, which were categorized based on location, language, and theme. Highlighted relationships among groups, revealing super spreaders contributing to the narrative’s virality.

Case 2: Hydroxychloroquine and True Gathering

The French context focused on effective use of hydroxychloroquine to combat the pandemic. If mentioned or promoted by Dr. Didier Raoult, this content was discussed as a reliable medical device. Facebook networks observed a mix of hesitations, with physical activities also playing a role.

Statistical Analysis (Case 2)

  • Key Networks: Exhibited extensive co-sharing behavior, with norms around safety. Measuring network properties like eccentricity revealed central hubs, and modular partitions identified cohesive groups.

Discussion and Policy Implications

The analysis underscores how social media influences online discourse, linking Facebook groups to health narratives. While these networks reveal factual data, their political implications remain unclarified. Understanding their spread could inform public engagement strategies.

Conclusion

This study contributes to understanding online Diffusion dynamics, offering insights into how problematic information spreads. While empirical findings guide public discussions, deeper political analysis is needed for informed policy.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
News Room
  • Website

Keep Reading

Vatican stands up for science

How to spot misinformation in your feed

Should I call out my friends when they share misinformation?

AI videos push Combs trial misinformation, researchers say

BARD trashes social media misinformation on recruitment process 

Shefali Jariwala’s cause of death still unclear, Abhishek Bachchan reacts to misinformation, Sunjay Kapur’s sister pens emotional note: Top 5 Entertainment News | Hindi Movie News

Editors Picks

Criminalize Fossil Fuel Disinformation, Says UN Rapporteur

July 3, 2025

CA urges UN to develop effective mechanism to fight disinformation

July 2, 2025

Vatican stands up for science

July 2, 2025

Ukrainian Forces Confirm Control Over Dachne Amid Russian Disinformation | Ukraine news

July 2, 2025

How to spot misinformation in your feed

July 2, 2025

Latest Articles

U.S. sanctions AEZA Group for supporting pro-Kremlin disinformation network Doppelgänger

July 2, 2025

Should I call out my friends when they share misinformation?

July 2, 2025

Operation Overload: AI-Powered Propaganda Machine Circulates Pro-Russia Disinformation

July 2, 2025

Subscribe to News

Get the latest news and updates directly to your inbox.

Facebook X (Twitter) Pinterest TikTok Instagram
Copyright © 2025 Web Stat. All Rights Reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.