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Typology of viral misinformation content during the first months of the COVID-19 health emergency in Peru.
Revista de Comunicación ; 21(2):197-223, 2022.
Article in Spanish | Academic Search Complete | ID: covidwho-2040633
ABSTRACT
This study includes a content analysis of viral disinformation (N=80) since the first COVID-19 case confirmed and during the mandatory quarantine in Peru (March 6th, 2020 - June 30th, 2020), that were identified by fact-checkers and public entities. The study adapts a typology for information disorders exaggeration, decontextualization, deception, false alerts and frauds, and highlights their main characteristics. The investigation reveals that WhatsApp was the principal platform used for disseminating hoaxes, in addition to multiple social networks. Misinformation stories are mainly photos or text, and the contents were related to the health crisis, the economic bonus for vulnerable families, pandemic restrictions, and health myths. In addition, the study shows a useful guide for professionals working on fact-checking. (English) [ FROM AUTHOR] Se realiza un análisis de los contenidos de desinformación (N=80) que alcanzaron viralidad tras el anuncio del primer caso de COVID-19 y durante la cuarentena obligatoria por la pandemia (6 de marzo al 30 de junio del 2020), y que fueron identificados por sitios de fact-checking y entidades públicas. El estudio adapta una tipología que incluye cinco tipos de contenidos desinformativos exageración, descontextualización, engaño, alertas falsas y estafas, destacando sus características principales. De esta manera, la investigación revela que WhatsApp fue el medio digital más usado para la difusión, así como el uso de múltiples redes sociales. Las fotos y texto fueron los elementos más usados para estos contenidos, mientras que las principales temáticas se centraron en la crisis sanitaria, el bono económico para las familias vulnerables, las restricciones en la pandemia, y los mitos de salud. Además, el estudio propone una guía para el proceso de verificación de datos en un contexto de emergencia sanitaria vigente. (Spanish) [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Revista de Comunicación is the property of Revista de Comunicacion-Universidad de Piura and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full . (Copyright applies to all s.)
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Academic Search Complete Country/Region as subject: South America / Peru Language: Spanish Journal: Revista de Comunicación Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Academic Search Complete Country/Region as subject: South America / Peru Language: Spanish Journal: Revista de Comunicación Year: 2022 Document Type: Article