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The influence of Facebook on Political Activism and Radicalism

Cleno Couto et al · Universidade de São Francisco, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Psicologia · 2021

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Cleno Couto et al
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Universidade de São Francisco, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Psicologia
Year
2021
ISSN
2175-3563
ISSN
2175-3563
Language
English

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Abstract Recently, an increase in radicalism in the political sphere has ocurred. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of the intensity of Facebook use on political radicalism and activism, taking as hypothesis (H1) that the intensity of Facebook use can increase radicalism and activism rates and (H2) that this effect would be partially mediated by the degree of confidence in Facebook consumed information. To this end, 211 respondents participated by answering the Facebook Intensity Scale, Online News Consumption Confidence Scale and Activism and Radicalism Intention Scale. The results did not corroborate the mediation model (H2) but only the direct effect (H1), indicating that, regardless of user trust in the news they are accessing, the use of Facebook tends to favor higher rates of activism and radicalism. Implications of the findings are discussed.

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al, C. C. E. (2021). The influence of Facebook on Political Activism and Radicalism. https://doi.org/10.1590/1413/82712020250404

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al, Cleno Couto et. "The influence of Facebook on Political Activism and Radicalism." 2021. https://doi.org/10.1590/1413/82712020250404.

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al, Cleno Couto et. 2021. "The influence of Facebook on Political Activism and Radicalism.". https://doi.org/10.1590/1413/82712020250404.

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al, C. C. E. 2021, The influence of Facebook on Political Activism and Radicalism, Universidade de São Francisco, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Psicologia, available at: https://doi.org/10.1590/1413/82712020250404 [Accessed 10 Aug. 2026].

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Title
The influence of Facebook on Political Activism and Radicalism
Author / contributors
Cleno Couto et al
Publisher
Universidade de São Francisco, Programa de Pós-Graduação Stricto Sensu em Psicologia
Publication year
2021
ISSN
2175-3563
ISSN
2175-3563
Language
English

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social media; social influence; political psychology
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