The highly politically aware see made-up news and information more often, but the less aware are more likely to spread it | Pew Research Center

June 3, 2019

5. The highly politically aware are more concerned about made-up news, while the less aware spread it more

The highly politically aware see made-up news and information more often, but the less aware are more likely to spread it

The highly politically aware see made-up news and information more often, but the less aware are more likely to spread it

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5. The highly politically aware are more concerned about made-up news, while the less aware spread it more
The highly politically aware are more likely than the less politically aware to think made-up news and information has an impact on the democratic system
The highly politically aware are more likely to see hurdles in addressing made-up news and information
The highly politically aware see made-up news and information more often, but the less aware are more likely to spread it
The highly politically aware take more actions in response to made-up news and information, but the less aware are more likely to tune news out
Highly politically aware place more blame on activist groups and foreign actors for creating made-up news