The perception of fake news in higher education students: A bibliographic review

Authors

  • Ismael Ramos Ruiz Université Paris Cité

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37467/revvisual.v10.4602

Keywords:

Fake news, Perception, Disinformation, Bibliographic review, University education, Information consumption, University students

Abstract

Fake news appears in digital spaces whether in written or audiovisual format. Its appearance of journalistic information can mislead recipients. Therefore, it is very important to know how to recognize them and protect oneself from their effects. Thus, the education system, particularly university education, can play a key role in this task. The aim of this bibliographic review is to identify the papers dealt with the perception of university students about fake news. In particular, this study focus on the different research methods used to analyze the perception of students.

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Published

2023-02-01

How to Cite

Ramos Ruiz, I. . (2023). The perception of fake news in higher education students: A bibliographic review. VISUAL REVIEW. International Visual Culture Review Revista Internacional De Cultura Visual, 14(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.37467/revvisual.v10.4602