Tired or overwhelmed due to social media? You’re more likely to share misinformation, says study

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“Social media fatigue creates an information overload that hampers the cognitive judgment of social media users,” 

Algorithms on social media platforms that prioritise controversial, sensational and emotionally charged content are another explanation for social media fatigue,...“(Hence), being exposed repeatedly to such content may cause individuals to perceive it as accurate,”

Narcissism is characterised by an increased desire for attention, admiration and feelings of uniqueness.....those with the “dark triad” of personality traits – narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism – are more likely to share false information on social media.

With high levels of fatigue, these individuals could be sharing misinformation as they may be trying to seek attention and gain social influence without applying critical thinking.

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