THE ANALYSIS OF HOAX SPREAD IN SOCIAL MEDIA
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 6
Abstract
This study discusses about the spread of hoaxes in Indonesia. The spread of hoax is done through interpersonal communication either direct communication or media communication. Thus, the technological development increases the speed of hoax spread. The spread of hoaxes in Indonesia itself has reached a very alarming level. Hoax spread rapidly, raising debates and anxieties in society related to daily behavior and The State issues. This study uses descriptive approach applying validity and reliability test which may facilitate the researcher to draw clearer conclusion. The validity test is counted using correlative Pearson while the reliability is calculated using Chronbach's Alpha estimates In addition, descriptive statistical analysis is also used in this study to describe the results of the study. Descriptive data analysis is a summarized answer given by respondents to the questionnaire. The participant in this study is all users of Facebook in Indonesia which is then selected randomly. The results or each research variable analyzed in this study show positive responses. Thus, Naive Realism, Confirmation Bias, Social Identity, Normative Influence, Social Competence and Personal Competence simultaneously influence on the dependent variable is Hoax Spread.
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Andi Nugroho
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