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Impact Of Social Media In The Fight Against Misinformation On Coronavirus Pandemic
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1.2 Statement of the Problem
The social media exist to service the
information needs of the society. but at the same time, the noted
problem is that most Information’s are not from a reliable source, or
is not credible. Inline with the social responsibility role of the
press. Onabajo (2002) argued that most discussions we hold today
originate their topics from broadcast media. Most social media
subscribers neglect stories happening in the country and are more
concerned with entertainment, this has made cultural imperialism affect
the Nation as the use of smart phone affect the perception on the way,
we think act and Behave in our respective lifestyle in Nigeria.
Indicating
that many people , read and watch news they do not trust. Because News
Information, is gotten from mistrust Individuals, due to that fact
anyone, can disseminate news Information, at any point In time. Since
reported levels of trust in media, are relatively low it is obvious that
some people will watch news they say they do not trust while trying to
ï¬lter out information,therefore they are considered biased or
untrustworthy.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The main objectives
of the study is to investigate the impact of social media in the fight
against misinformation on coronavirus pandamic. Specific objectives of
the study are:
i. To examine the major social midia platforms used to curb the spread of fake information of COVID19.
ii. To analyse the different misinformation on COVID19 spread in the internet.
iii. To recommend the best way to stop the spread of fake information on covid19.
iv. To examine the public perception of social media contribution in the fight against fake information on covid19 in Nigeria.
1.4 Research Questions
i. What are the major social midia platforms used to curb the spread of fake information of COVID19?
ii. What are the different misinformation on COVID19 spread in the internet?
iii. What are the best way to stop the spread of fake information on covid19?
iv. What is the public perception of social media contribution in the fight against fake information on covid19 in Nigeria?
1.5 Significance of Study
The
study is of immence benefit in regulating, the use of social Media and
the Mode of new Age communication, in regularizing the use of social
media and its effect on the Masses.
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