M8. Evaluation of contradicting information
51. How Unrealistic Standards Impact Adolescent Well-being in the United States
51: How Unrealistic Standards Impact Adolescent Well-being in the United States In the United States, teenagers experience increased anxiety and depression linked to social media use. Platforms like InstaLife and SnapWorld promote unrealistic lifestyles and beauty standards. Adolescents, like 16-year-old Emily from California, struggle with self-esteem and body image issues. Individual outcomes Emily faces mental…
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50: How a Fringe Political Group Gains Following in Europe In a small European country, a fringe political group gains significant following through social media by spreading extremist ideologies. The group’s leaders, like charismatic speaker Viktor Krasnov, manipulate information (by making false claims without factual evidence, attacking vulnerable groups and calling for a ban on…
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45. How a Single News Source Shapes Perceptions in a Small Town Residents of a small town in the Midwest, USA, primarily consume news from a single local news outlet, which exhibits a strong political bias. This leads to a skewed perception of national and global events. Individual outcomes Individuals, like 55-year-old Bob, develop an…
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32. How Online Misinformation Leads to Preventable Disease Outbreaks in Texas In 2021, a community in Texas, misled by online articles claiming natural remedies could replace vaccines, sees a surge in preventable diseases. Local hospitals, like Houston Medical Center, become overwhelmed, facing a shortage of beds and increased healthcare costs. Individual outcomes Individuals like Emily,…
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30. How Online Misinformation Affects Health in Webville In 2023, many people in the small town of Webville become obsessed with self-diagnosing serious illnesses through online sources. Websites and forums, like “exorcism movement” and “HealthForum,” are filled with misleading information, leading to heightened health anxiety. Residents like Emily Johnson become convinced they have multiple serious…
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15. The Curriculum Conflict in Cosmopolis In the multicultural city of Cosmopolis, a public school faces heightened tensions when a group of parents, influenced by misinformation about a new curriculum, vehemently opposes the its implementation. The conflict stems from rumors spread on a local parents’ forum, which falsely claims the curriculum promotes controversial gender ideologies.…
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02: The Role of Social Media Misinformation During the COVID-19 Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, some communities in Texas, USA, faced vaccine hesitancy issues due to misleading information about vaccine safety and efficacy spread through social media. Due to miscommunication and conflicting messages issued by different branches of government and public officials creating…
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