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Psychology Behind the Spread of Misinformation and Fake News Survey

Dear Sir or Madam, please take a few minutes of your time to complete the following questionnaire.

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How often do you come across misinformation or fake news?

Select the frequency at which you encounter misinformation or fake news.
2

Rate your awareness about verifying information before sharing it online.

Rate your awareness on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest.
3

In your opinion, what are the main reasons people share misinformation?

Please provide your opinion or thoughts in the text box.
4

Do you believe social media platforms have a responsibility in preventing the spread of fake news?

Select whether you think social media platforms should take action to prevent fake news.
5

How likely are you to fact-check information before sharing it online?

Select your likelihood to verify information before sharing on a scale from 1 to 5.
6

What sources do you trust the most for reliable information?

Please select the sources you trust the most for reliable information.
7

How concerned are you about the impact of misinformation on society?

Select your level of concern regarding the impact of misinformation on society.
8

Have you ever believed in and shared information later proved to be false?

Share your experience or insights on whether you have shared false information unknowingly.
9

How do you think misinformation and fake news can be effectively countered?

Provide your thoughts on effective strategies to combat misinformation and fake news.
10

Do you think education plays a significant role in combating misinformation?

Select whether you believe education is crucial in addressing the issue of misinformation.