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Covid-19 Misinformation and the Social (Media) Amplification of Risk: A Vietnamese Perspective
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Abstract The amplification of Coronavirus risk on social media sees Vietnam falling volatile to a chaotic sphere of mis/disinformation and incivility, which instigates a movement to counter its effects on public anxiety and fear. Benign or malign, these civil forces generate a huge public pressure to keep th... view more
The amplification of Coronavirus risk on social media sees Vietnam falling volatile to a chaotic sphere of mis/disinformation and incivility, which instigates a movement to counter its effects on public anxiety and fear. Benign or malign, these civil forces generate a huge public pressure to keep the one-party system on toes, forcing it to be unusually transparent in responding to public concerns.... view less
Keywords
Vietnam; social media; false report
Classification
Impact Research, Recipient Research
Free Keywords
Covid-19 infodemic; disinformation; misinformation; online incivility; risk amplification
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 444-447
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