Frequency distribution (%) | |
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Mentioned | 20 |
Not mentioned | 72 |
DK | 6 |
RA | 2 |
Question text: When you thought a news story was suspicious, how did you verify it? - Found the original source (official website, politician’s social media, etc.)
Note: The question was asked to the respondents who at some level suspected that a news story they learned about was false/incorrect and have verified the accuracy of false/incorrect news.
The answer options were rotating. Respondents were allowed to name up to 3 answers.
The main objective of this study is to study media consumption habits, perceptions of disinformation, fact-checking behaviors, and the key factors contributing to vulnerability to disinformation among the Georgian-speaking population.
Fieldwork Dates: February 3, 2025 to February 17, 2025.