Orig. title: Die Jugend in der Infodemie
Engl. transl.: Youth in the Infodemic
Study details
| Year: | 2020 |
| Scope: | National |
| Countries: | Germany |
| Methodology: | Empirical research – Quantitative |
| Methods of data collection: | Survey |
| Researched Groups: | Children |
| Children Ages: | Adolescents (14-18 Years old); Young adults (19-24 Years old) |
| Funder: | Vodafone Stiftung Deutschland |
| Funder Types: | Foundation |
| Informed Consent: | Consent not mentioned |
| Ethics: | Ethical considerations not mentioned |
| URL: | https://www.vodafone-stiftung.de/die-jugend-in-der-infodemie/ |
| Data Set Availability: | Not mentioned |
Goals
The aim of the study is to better understand how young people deal with fake news related to the Covid-19 crisis. How frequently do they come into contact with this kind of disinformation? What support do they seek in dealing with fake news? And to what extent do adolescents and young adults worry about fake news or conspiracy narratives?