Download This PaperFactors Causing the Spread of Hoax News Via Social Media in Village Communities
Electronic Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities 2 (II), 223-231
9 Pages Posted: 2 Jun 2020 Last revised: 3 Jun 2020
Date Written: April 28, 2020
Abstract
This research will reveal factors that can cause the spread of hoaxes in the midst of society. The benefit of the development of our jurisprudence is to know how we should behave and what we will do to prevent the spread of false news in the mass media from happening again. We can also inform the public about the dangers caused by the circulation of false news through the mass media to the public. It is in the hope that in the future the public will no longer spread the news that is not necessarily the truth. This research must be carried out because the spread of false news has been perilous if it is circulated in the midst of the community because it will cause slander and lies that can harm the community either individually or detrimental to the wider community, even this can possibly trigger to cause conflict or riots. The findings of this study are beneficial for students, academics, the government and the public to add insight into the factors that cause why our society is partial to spread false news. It is also hoped that in the future we know how to overcome them. The method of approach used in this study is the R and D approaches while data analysis using qualitative methods. The output of the research is the Article Publication of the Accredited Journal and Intellectual Property Rights in the form of Copyright. TKT in this study is proposed between 3 (three). Some factors that cause the spread of hoax news include the presence of pleasure element; an attempt to go viral or make a sensation on the internet and social media; a way to get more money by collaborating with unscrupulous buzzers (e.g. Saracen cases); A mere social participation- to make it look more exciting; propaganda to corner certain parties (black campaigns); an intent to cause unrest; an intent to spread a hoax and bring into conflict. The causes that emerge the spread of hoax news include the lack of interest in reading; the trait of people who easily trust their close relatives and people; an enthusiasm to be considered as the most updated person; an information acquisition presumed to be accurate from trusted people; an ease availability for people in having modern and inexpensive communication tools.
Keywords: Fake news, social media, village communities, spread of hoax news
JEL Classification: 100
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