The Polarization Loop: How Emotions Drive Propagation of Disinformation in Online Media—The Case of Conspiracy Theories and Extreme Right Movements in Southern Europe

The Polarization Loop: How Emotions Drive Propagation of Disinformation in Online Media—The Case of Conspiracy Theories and Extreme Right Movements in Southern Europe

This paper examines the influence of emotions on political polarization, looking at online propagation of conspiracy thinking by extreme right movements in Southern Europe. Integrating insights from psychology, political science, media studies, and system theory, we propose the ‘polarization loop’,...

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Main Authors: Erik Bran Marino, Jesus M. Benitez-Baleato, Ana Sofia Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Social Sciences
Subjects:
disinformation
polarization
emotions
conspiracy
artificial intelligence
natural language processing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/13/11/603
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