Template-Type: ReDIF-Article 1.0
Author-Name: Cristian Haidău
Author-Email: cristian.haidau.21@drd.snspa.ro
Author-Workplace-Name: National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
Title: Reziliența românilor la fake news pe fondul războiului din Ucraina. O analiză
Abstract: This study investigates the resilience of the Romanian population to
manipulation through fake news, specifically in the context of the Russia-Ukraine
war. The period from 2020 to 2030 seems to be one of the most challenging in recent
times and can be characterized as a decade of crises. This decade, marked by numerous
crises, including the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and various geopolitical tensions,
has underscored the importance of investigating information warfare. This research
explores the impact of strategic disinformation disseminated via social media, traditional
media, and other communication channels.
The methodology involved a structured survey with 140 respondents, focusing
on demographic data, primary sources of information, and binary classification of 60 news
items as true or false. The survey revealed significant insights into how different
demographic groups, perceive and process information.
Key findings include the higher vulnerability of younger individuals and those
primarily using social media to misinformation, contrasted with the greater resilience
observed in older age groups and those who rely on traditional news websites and
applications. The study emphasizes the critical role of information channels in shaping
susceptibility to fake news.
The results highlight the need for coordinated efforts from authorities,
educational institutions, and civil society to enhance media literacy and protect
democratic values. The study provides a foundation for future research and practical
measures to mitigate the effects of disinformation and strengthen the informational
resilience of the population.
Classification-JEL: F52, D83
Keywords: Ukraine war, social media, disinformation, manipulation, modeling, fake news
Journal: Intelligence și cultura de securitate
Pages: 61-81
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Year: 2024
File-URL: https://www.animv.ro/RePEc/mvn/incsec/ICS_1_2024_3_61-81.pdf
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Handle: RePEc:mvn:incsec:v:3:y:2024:i:1:p:61-81