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Teenagers aren’t good at spotting misinformation online – research suggests why

By Yvonne Skipper, Senior Lecturer in Psychology (Education), University of Glasgow

Misinformation is found in every element of our online lives. It ranges from fake products available to buy, fake lifestyle posts on social media accounts and fake news about health and politics.

Misinformation has an impact not only on our beliefs but also our behaviour: for example, it has affected how people vote in elections and whether people intend to have vaccinations.

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