Overcoming Confirmation Bias in Misinformation Correction: Effects of Processing Motive and Jargon on Climate Change Policy Support

A 2 (jargon vs. no jargon) × 3 (motive: control vs. accuracy vs. impression) between-subjects experiment examined the impact of jargon and processing motive in correcting climate change misinformation and promoting policy support. The results revealed a positive effect of jargon use when participant...

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Published inScience communication Vol. 46; no. 3; pp. 305 - 331
Main Authors Huang, Yan, Wang, Weirui
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01.06.2024
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
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Climate change
Data processing
information processing
misinformation correction
jargon
climate change
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Summary:A 2 (jargon vs. no jargon) × 3 (motive: control vs. accuracy vs. impression) between-subjects experiment examined the impact of jargon and processing motive in correcting climate change misinformation and promoting policy support. The results revealed a positive effect of jargon use when participants were asked to focus on accuracy during information processing. This effect was mediated by reduced anger, increased systematic processing, and enhanced perceptions of message credibility. However, jargon had a negative effect when no specific motive was induced, and it did not make a difference in correction outcomes when participants were asked to focus on making positive social impressions. These findings provide theoretical implications for information processing and practical insights for addressing misinformation in the context of climate change.
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ISSN:1075-5470
1552-8545
DOI:10.1177/10755470241229452