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IPS Study on Singaporeans and False Information — Phase One: Singaporeans' Susceptibility to False Information

17 Dec 2020
IPS Study on Singaporeans and False Information_Phase 1

The Institute of Policy Studies conducted a survey with more than 2,000 people to understand Singaporeans’ susceptibility to false information. This study is different from current ones in two ways.

First, by using concepts from media studies, political science and cognitive science, the study is the first comprehensive analysis in Singapore of how people’s susceptibility to false information is linked to demographic and non-demographic factors (e.g., information seeking habits, civic engagement, confirmation bias, and knowledge about the media and information landscape).

Second, for a more accurate determination of people’s susceptibility to false information, the study included a manipulated news article in the questionnaire and required respondents to read and assess its trustworthiness.

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