Consumers and spreaders of disinformation: Their political and psychological characteristics

(value orientation, identity, and political behaviour)

This section focuses on understanding radical identifies and the development of communication strategies for deradicalisation. Its aim is to boost the resilience of democratic societies against disinformation and polarisation, especially in a time of ‘poly-crisis’.

Why is it important ?

This research can help foster the resilience of democratic societies against disinformation and polarisation, especially in a time of ‘poly-crisis’.

Expected outcomes

More effective detection of threats in digital space and guidelines for deradicalisation communication for both state and non-state sector.

People

Petra Mlejnková, Ph.D.

Head of research area, FSS MUNI

mlejnkova@fss.muni.cz
mlejnkova@psu.cas.cz

Martina Klicperová-Baker, CSc., DSc.

Team member, IPS CAS

martina.klicperova@praha.psu.cas.cz

Otto Eibl, Ph.D.

Team member, FSS MUNI

eibl@fss.muni.cz