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Coronavirus in Spain: Fear of 'Official' Fake News Boosts WhatsApp and Alternative Sources
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Abstract The communication of the Coronavirus crisis in Spain has two unexpected components: the rise of the information on social networks, especially WhatsApp, and the consolidation of TV programs on mystery and esotericism. Both have emerged to “tell the truth” in opposition to official sources and public... view more
The communication of the Coronavirus crisis in Spain has two unexpected components: the rise of the information on social networks, especially WhatsApp, and the consolidation of TV programs on mystery and esotericism. Both have emerged to “tell the truth” in opposition to official sources and public media. For a country with a long history of treating science and the media as properties of the state, this very radical development has surprised communication scholars.... view less
Keywords
Spain; news; journalism; information-seeking behavior; social media; public opinion; opinion formation
Classification
Interactive, electronic Media
Media Contents, Content Analysis
Free Keywords
Coronavirus; Covid-19; WhatsApp; YouTube; fake news
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 462-466
Journal
Media and Communication, 8 (2020) 2
Issue topic
Health and Science Controversies in the Digital World: News, Mis/Disinformation and Public Engagement
ISSN
2183-2439
Status
Published Version; reviewed