Disinformation on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Content Analysis of News Published on Fact-Checking Sites in India
Desidoc Journal of Library & Information Technology
; 41(4):275-283, 2021.
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in English
| Web of Science | ID: covidwho-1359458
ABSTRACT
This paper focuses on the spread of disinformation on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and creating the larger phenomena of information disorder. It analyses an array of definitional meaning and disinformation on COVID-19, which has been identified and grounded with valid information by the fact-checkers. The study's aim is to explore and analyse the intents behind the circulation of misleading information (intended and unintended) on COVID-19. For the study, quantitative content analysis and qualitative discourse analysis methods were utilised to explore the extent of the misleading information on COVID-19. Further, in-depth interviews were conducted with factcheckers, media professionals, academicians, and a psychologist to understand the purpose of disinformation and its impact on society at large. The study's findings propose that fact-checking is a crucial method to identify fake/misleading information, which can be counter acted by accurate and verified information. This paper argues that holding journalists, fact-checkers, the Government, and the citizens' accountable, is necessary to counter the threat of disinformation about the pandemic.
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Databases of international organizations
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Web of Science
Type of study:
Qualitative research
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English
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Desidoc Journal of Library & Information Technology
Year:
2021
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Article
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