Democracy in the Digital Age: Investigating Fake News, Political Polarization, and Media’s Role in Taiwan and South Africa
Article / Journal
Author(s) / editor(s):
Dennis Lu Chung Weng and Kira Alberts
Year: 2026
Language(s): English
Abstract:
Comparative exploratory study of Taiwan and South Africa using TIGCR and Afrobarometer data that finds high perceived exposure to misinformation/disinformation in both contexts, links exposure to increased polarization and weakened media roles, and shows correlations between platform reliance and awareness of false information; discusses implications for democratic health and recommends further research to mitigate misinformation across diverse democratic settings.
https://doi.org/10.1177/00219096251380770
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