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The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation

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The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation

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This study investigates the proliferation of fake news in the age of social media, focusing on its structural, psychological, and technological drivers, as well as the multi-dimensional strategies proposed to counter it. Drawing on an extensive review of interdisciplinary literature from 2015 to 2023, the paper analyzes how social media algorithms, echo chambers, and user behavior contribute to the viral spread of misinformation and disinformation. Particular attention is given to emotional engagement, cognitive bias, and algorithmic filtering, all of which reinforce ideologically homogeneous environments and reduce critical exposure to diverse viewpoints. The review also evaluates countermeasures such as media literacy education, fact-checking systems, artificial intelligence tools, and legal regulations including recent legislative developments in Turkey. The findings highlight that no single approach is sufficient to address the complexity of fake news. Instead, the study advocates for an integrated framework combining technology, regulation, education, and platform accountability. By synthesizing current research and identifying ongoing challenges, this paper contributes to the theoretical foundation for future empirical studies. Ultimately, combating misinformation in digital environments requires not only technical solutions but also a societal commitment to fostering critical thinking and information literacy across all age groups and user communities.

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

İletişim ve Medya Çalışmaları (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

28 Kasım 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Kasım 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

26 Temmuz 2025

Kabul Tarihi

28 Kasım 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 4 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Kiraz, E. (2025). The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation. Simetrik İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 4(2), 115-142. https://izlik.org/JA95UP57GC
AMA
1.Kiraz E. The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation. SİAD. 2025;4(2):115-142. https://izlik.org/JA95UP57GC
Chicago
Kiraz, Ersel. 2025. “The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation”. Simetrik İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi 4 (2): 115-42. https://izlik.org/JA95UP57GC.
EndNote
Kiraz E (01 Kasım 2025) The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation. Simetrik İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi 4 2 115–142.
IEEE
[1]E. Kiraz, “The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation”, SİAD, c. 4, sy 2, ss. 115–142, Kas. 2025, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA95UP57GC
ISNAD
Kiraz, Ersel. “The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation”. Simetrik İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi 4/2 (01 Kasım 2025): 115-142. https://izlik.org/JA95UP57GC.
JAMA
1.Kiraz E. The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation. SİAD. 2025;4:115–142.
MLA
Kiraz, Ersel. “The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation”. Simetrik İletişim Araştırmaları Dergisi, c. 4, sy 2, Kasım 2025, ss. 115-42, https://izlik.org/JA95UP57GC.
Vancouver
1.Ersel Kiraz. The Rise of Fake News in the Age of Social Media and Strategies to Combat Disinformation and Misinformation. SİAD [Internet]. 01 Kasım 2025;4(2):115-42. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA95UP57GC