Does the “backfire effect” exist—and does it matter for factcheckers? - Full Fact

In our new briefing, Full Fact’s Research Manager Amy Sippitt takes an in-depth look at whether the so-called “backfire effect” really exists—and what it means for factcheckers.

Fact-checking should become more effective - The Hindu

Fact Checking is About What we Change not Just Who we Reach

Fake news - Wikipedia

The psychology of misinformation: Why it's so hard to correct

The psychology of misinformation: Why it's so hard to correct

Lies, Damn Lies, and Viral Content - Columbia Journalism Review

The Backfire Effect After Correcting Misinformation Is Strongly

The psychology of misinformation: Why it's so hard to correct

The Elusive Backfire Effect: Mass Attitudes' Steadfast Factual

Amy Sippitt on X: I did a deep dive into the research on whether attempts to rebut misinformation backfire. See the full report at Here's an overview of what I found

Oliveira Confronting misinformation related to health and the

This Man Wrote Hundreds of Letters Warning Politicians Not to Lie

Countering Disinformation Effectively: An Evidence-Based Policy