Misguided: The Newsletter

Misguided: The Newsletter

How Having a Diverse Set of Social Identities Can Protect Us Against Misinformation

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Matthew Facciani, PhD
Dec 20, 2024
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Our social identities provide us with a framework of meanings that help us navigate interactions and make sense of the world around us. We are naturally driven to align our beliefs and behaviors with the values associated with our social identities because doing so boosts our self-esteem. For instance, if we are fans of a professional sports team, being…

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