Russian Federation
student
Russian Federation
UDC 004.056
In the context of the escalating information warfare that characterises contemporary society, the issue of the impact of disinformation on society is becoming increasingly pressing on an annual basis. Purpose: to identify the primary mechanisms through which false information impacts an individual and to propose methodologies for counteracting such effects. Results: the paper provides a hierarchical classification of fake news types. The most significant causes of psychological impact of such information on an individual have been identified and structured. The development of a system of recommendations for counteracting inaccurate information at the individual, societal and state levels has been undertaken. Practical significance: the research conducted will contribute to an increase in the level of psychological protection of citizens from dangerous information-psychological influences.
information security, information-psychological impact, fake information, counteraction to fake information
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