Article 6JB1Z Young people in the UK: are you exposed to conspiracy theories?

Young people in the UK: are you exposed to conspiracy theories?

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We want to hear from young people and those who work with them about the misinformation and divisive narratives they are seeing

Following research finding that a third of UK teenagers believe the climate crisis is exaggerated" and a backlash against feminism among young men, we want to learn more about the spread of misinformation and divisive narratives among young people in the UK.

In the US, a study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) found that teenagers were significantly more likely to believe online conspiracy theories than older generations, likely underscoring the impact of social media.

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