April 2022 PMID 35484277

Accuracy prompts are a replicable and generalizable approach for reducing the spread of misinformation.

Gordon Pennycook, David G Rand

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Peak: 2 in Apr 2022

across 5 sources since Apr 2022

Extended reach

56,037

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479

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Apr 2022 – May 2024

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What people are saying

The discussions frequently mention the positive potential of accuracy prompts, with phrases like 'replicable and generalizable,' and consider their broad applications online. The tone varies from supportive to mildly critical, with comments such as 'Not micro- but this seems important,' indicating a nuanced interest and acknowledgment of the approach's significance without overly hype.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the effectiveness of accuracy prompts, indicating moderate to strong agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show some curiosity about the method's generalizability and replicability, reflecting a moderate level of interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts delve into the significance and potential applications of the approach, demonstrating a meaningful level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a shared view that this approach could influence online information-sharing practices, suggesting a recognized but cautious belief in its impact.

Abstract in brief

Accuracy prompts are an effective way to reduce the spread of misinformation online by encouraging users to focus on the concept of accuracy when sharing news.
A meta-analysis of 20 experiments involving 26,863 participants shows that these prompts increase the quality of news shared, mainly by decreasing sharing intentions for false headlines by about 10%.
The positive effect of accuracy prompts was consistent across different types of news (such as politics and COVID-19), did not weaken over time, and was especially stronger among older, more reflective, and attentive individuals.

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Enhancing Information Accuracy to Reduce Misinformation Spread

Accuracy prompts effectively decrease misinformation sharing by encouraging users to focus on accuracy when sharing news. A meta-analysis of 20 experiments shows they reduce false news sharing intentions by about 10%…

HOWRU · May 14, 2024 23 views

Gary Holden

@Info4Practice · X

New on https://t.co/8pxKdRDxAR | Accuracy prompts are a replicable and generalizable approach for reducing the spread of misinformation | https://t.co/kWaFO2VjTN https://t.co/o0MJIoVhvo

May 31, 2022 · 4,720 followers View post →

Matt Grossmann

@MattGrossmann · X

Accuracy prompts are a replicable and generalizable approach for reducing the spread of misinformation https://t.co/tWezrpBGUI

May 3, 2022 · 5 likes · 32,289 followers View post →

STIGMABASE

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Apr 30, 2022 · 1,122 followers View post →

Cameron Thrash

@jcamthrash · X

Not micro- but this seems important! Accuracy prompts are a replicable and generalizable approach for reducing the spread of misinformation https://t.co/kCBYZHhzqL

Apr 28, 2022 · 1 like · 17,429 followers View post →