Publication Type

Conference Proceeding Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

8-2025

Abstract

The dissemination of fake news by social media users is a key factor in the escalation of misinformation. Research suggests that social media networks are becoming increasingly homophilic, which leads to an overreliance on social media friends that contributes to the spread of fake news. However, little is known about how social media mindfulness can reduce the sharing of fake news. To investigate this research question, we conceptualized a social media mindfulness construct and developed the social media mindfulness scale. We also hypothesize that social media mindfulness lowers overreliance on friends’ knowledge, which increases skepticism about social media news that in turn reduces the spread of fake news on social media. Our work investigates and underscores the structural issues inherent in social media, which foster closed-mindedness and contribute to the spread of fake news. Hence, the design of online interventions to promote mindfulness in social media use is paramount.

Keywords

Social media mindfulness, Fake news, Social media networks, Homophily

Discipline

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics | Social Media

Research Areas

Information Systems and Management

Areas of Excellence

Digital transformation

Publication

Proceedings of the 31st Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS 2025), Montreal, Canada, August 14-16

Publisher

AIS

City or Country

United States of America

Additional URL

https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2025/social_comput/social_comput/11/

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