Social Media, Political Polarization, and Political Disinformation: A Review of the Scientific Literature by Hewlett Foundation
In this review of scientific literature, the Hewlett Foundation offers an overview of what is known about the relationship between social media, political polarization and political disinformation, and addresses opportunities to close gaps in the research.
The report is a useful tool for researchers, educators and journalism practitioners interested in the intersection of social media, political discourse and disinformation.
Pat Poblete is a graduate student at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University studying broadcast journalism.