A meta-analysis of antecedents and consequences of misinformation credibility

Wang, Chen-Yue; Shen, Xiao-Liang

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Title

A meta-analysis of antecedents and consequences of misinformation credibility

Author(s)

• Wang, Chen-Yue
• Shen, Xiao-Liang

Issue Date

2025-03-11

Keyword(s)

• Misinformation
• Misinformation credibility
• Meta-analysis
• Moderator analysis

Abstract

Reducing people’s trust in misinformation and mitigating its detrimental effects are pressing priorities in contemporary information governance. Elucidating the antecedents and consequences of misinformation credibility is crucial for formulating precise governance strategies. This research aims to provide a comprehensive meta-analytic investigation of misinformation credibility's antecedents and consequences. A meta-analytic review is employed to bridge the gap in understanding misinformation credibility. 24 independent studies are synthesized to identify potential variables. The analysis unveiled 8 antecedents specifically content credibility (k = 5, r = 0.203), source credibility (k = 7, r = 0.307), social endorsement (k = 4, r = 0.241) that exert a significantly positive influence on false information credibility. Furthermore, one consequence "sharing intention" were identified as being positively and significantly affected by misinformation credibility (k = 7, r = 0.237). Subgroup analyses were conducted, revealing that the associations between determinant factors and false information credibility are moderated by economic development level and misinformation nature.

Publisher

iSchools

Series/Report Name or Number

iConference 2025 Proceedings

Type of Resource

Other

Genre of Resource

Conference Poster

Language

eng

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/126241

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Copyright 2025 is held by Xiao-Liang Shen and Chen-Yue Wang. Copyright permissions, when appropriate, must be obtained directly from the author.

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