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How Misinformation Manipulates Individuals: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis Based on 185 Cases
Y. Cao, Q. Ke
Nanjing University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
Exploring how misinformation manipulates individuals can reveal the logic of information manipulation, and help better deal with the spread of different kinds of misinformation online including AIGC misinformation. To that end, this study conducted a reflexive thematic analysis based on 185 misinformation cases. The study found that there are 6 main manipulation mechanisms and 13 strategies behind misinformation. The 6 main mechanisms include providing clues to indicate credibility, reducing the psychological distance, expression of emotions to control the heuristic cognition, simplifying the difficulty of understanding, making content vivid to stimulate cognition and behavior manipulation. According to the result of reflexive thematic analysis, the misinformation manipulation model has been established. The results are helpful to fight misinformation online.
Community Members’ Perspective on Public Libraries as Places to Overcome Social Divisions: A Case Study in Oslo
T. Igarashi1, J. Johnston2, M. Koizumi1
1Institute of Library, Information and Media Science, University of Tsukuba; 2Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science, Oslo Metropolitan University
Public libraries are expanding their role with a growing emphasis on their potential to address a prominent contemporary social issue: overcoming social divisions. However, the perceptions of community members concerning libraries’ expanded role remain largely unknown. This study aimed to elucidate the experiences and perceptions of local community residents regarding public libraries’ role in mitigating social disparities. A case study was conducted at Deichman, a public library system in Oslo, using an online questionnaire focused on exploring the motivations behind library visits and identifying the library services deemed essential by residents. Based on 501 responses, the findings suggest that they predominantly associate libraries with their traditional roles of book lending and information provision, both in terms of their personal usage and the importance they attribute to various library services. In contrast, services aimed at bridging social divisions were not frequently deemed significant. Nevertheless, there were instances where respondents highlighted unique experiences facilitated by the library, including the connecting of diverse communities. These interactions are essential for reducing gaps in experiences and promoting mutual understanding among residents. It is anticipated that as more individuals encounter such transformative experiences, the overarching perception of public libraries will evolve accordingly.
