اتجاهات الأكاديميين في كليات وأقسام الإعلام في الجامعات الأردنية نحو دور الشبكات الاجتماعية في نشر المعلومات المضللة دراسة مسحية

Ala' Moh’d Kamal Salhab; Mohamed N. El Sarayrah

doi:10.35516/hum.v52i3.6397

Authors

Ala' Moh’d Kamal Salhab Dept. of Journalism & Digital Media, College of Mass Communication, University of Petra https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3587-8894
Mohamed N. El Sarayrah Dept. of Journalism & Digital Media, College of Mass Communication, University of Petra https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0246-2762

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v52i3.6397

Keywords:

Social Networks, Disinformation, Fabricated information, Misinformation.

Abstract

Objectives: The study aims to assess the attitudes of academics in Jordanian media colleges and departments towards disinformation, including its goals, methods, and common means of dissemination.

Methodology: The study belongs to descriptive studies, and a survey method was used. The questionnaire was a tool for collecting information, and the available sample consisted of 65 individuals.

Results: Regarding the understanding of 'What is meant by disinformation,' the results indicated that “spreading fabricated information, pictures, and drawings” recorded the highest index. With regard to the objectives of disinformation, the results showed that “Destructing the morale of the target party” recorded the highest index. As for the media most used in disinformation, the results showed that “social networks” ranked first, and “Facebook” came in the first place among the social networks most used in spreading disinformation.

Conclusion: Recommendations include establishing websites to monitor disinformation and promoting media literacy to encourage adherence to ethical principles in information sharing.

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