Unmasking Political Misinformation in Makurdi, Nigeria by Tavershima Avar Paperb
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Unmasking Political Misinformation in Makurdi, Nigeria by Tavershima Avar Paperb. Unmasking Political Misinformation in Makurdi, Nigeria by Tavershima Avar, Pretty Iwuese Nomnor. Author Tavershima Avar, Pretty Iwuese Nomnor. The study was grounded in Uses and Gratifications Theory and Cognitive Dissonance Theory. Unmasking Political Misinformation in Makurdi, Nigeria by Tavershima Avar, Pretty Iwuese Nomnor Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This study sought to examine how residents of Makurdi encounter, perceive, and respond to political misinformation. The study was grounded in Uses and Gratifications Theory and Cognitive Dissonance Theory. Survey method was used to collect data from 384 respondents. The research specifically sought to; identify the main channels through which political misinformation spreads, assess the frequency and conditions under which residents encounter it, explore the various responses individuals have when confronted with misinformation, and examine the methods used by residents to verify the accuracy of political information they receive. Major findings revealed that; social media is the dominant source of political information, Misinformation is most frequently encountered during political campaigns, Respondents' reactions varied: 51.8% tried to verify information, while others ignored or shared it without verification. The study recommended among other things that the Ministry of Education, with local schools and universities, should integrate media literacy programs into curricula, to equip students with skills to evaluate political information critically. Details ISBN 3659578320 ISBN-13 9783659578328 Title Unmasking Political Misinformation in Makurdi, Nigeria Author Tavershima Avar, Pretty Iwuese Nomnor Format Paperback Year 2024 Pages 76 Publisher LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GEItemID:168764211; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
