Date of Award
12-2022
Degree Type
Creative Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Economics and Finance
Committee Chair(s)
Lucas Rentschler
Committee
Lucas Rentschler
Committee
T. Scott Findley
Committee
Todd Griffith
Abstract
Although misinformation is rampant in social media and society, there is not an extensive literature exploring the impact of misinformation and fact checks on people’s political preferences relating to immigration policies in the US. The purpose of this study is to examine the impacts of misinformation and fact-checking on people’s policy preferences about immigration. Using an experimental survey and a between-subject approach, we observe how anti-immigration politician’s statements (ranging from false to partially true) impact participants’ perceptions of hot-topic immigration issues with and without fact checks. We also study the correlation between people’s political affiliation and the impact of politicians’ misinformation and fact checks.
Recommended Citation
Van Shaar, Katherine, "Misinformation, Fact Checking, and Immigration Voting Preferences" (2022). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 1679.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/1679
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