More Twitter, Less CNN: How Extreme Social Media Use Affects Belief of Misinformation in College Students

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Brief Overview

In this study, I explore how social media use by college students impacts their political engagement. More specifically, how social media relates to higher levels of belief in conspiracy theories and misinformation.

Authors

• Madison Elise Dailey, Loyola Marymount University

• Richard Logan Fox, Loyola Marymount University