Publication: COVID-19 disinformation and political engagement among communities of color: The role of media literacy
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2021
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Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy, at Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
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Austin, E.W., P. Borah, S. Domgaard. "COVID-19 disinformation and political engagement among communities of color: The role of media literacy." The Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review 1, no. 7 (2021). DOI: 10.37016/mr-2020-58
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Communities of color, suffering equity gaps and disproportionate COVID-19 effects, also must resist ongoing disinformation campaigns designed to impede their political influence. A representative, national survey (N=1264) of adults conducted June-July 2020 found that nonwhite respondents tended to report less COVID-19 knowledge, media literacy, and voting intent than white respondents, but more acceptance of COVID-19 disinformation and for risks associated with protesting for social justice. General media literacy skills are associated with COVID-19 knowledge and political engagement, while science media literacy is associated with less acceptance of COVID-19 disinformation. Media literacy skills appear important for empowering and informing communities of color.
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