Open this publication in new window or tab >>2025 (English)In: European Journal for Security Research, ISSN 2365-0931, E-ISSN 2365-1695Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]
This article addresses the critical issue of societal resilience in the face of disinformation, particularly in highly digitized democratic societies. Recognizing the escalating impact of disinformation as a significant threat to societal security, the study conducts a scoping review of the literature from 2018 to 2022 to explore the current understanding and approaches to countering this challenge. The core contribution of the article is the development of a preliminary typological framework that addresses key elements and issue areas relevant to societal resilience to disinformation. This framework spans multiple dimensions, including legal/regulatory, educational, political/governance, psychological/social-psychological, and technological domains. By synthesizing existing knowledge and filling identified gaps, the framework aims to serve as a foundational tool for empirical analyses and the enhancement of resilience strategies. One of the innovative aspects of the proposed framework is its potential to be transformed into a computable and customizable tool. This tool would measure the maturity level of various countermeasures against disinformation, thereby providing a practical methodology for planning and implementing effective democratic responses to disinformation. The article emphasizes the importance of this framework as both a conceptual and practical guide. It offers valuable insights for a wide range of civil society actors, including policymakers, educators, and technologists, in their efforts to protect information integrity and bolster societal resilience. By laying the groundwork for a more comprehensive understanding of societal resilienceto disinformation, the article contributes to the broader discourse on informationprotection and provides actionable guidance for addressing the evolving challengesposed by disinformation in democratic societies.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer, 2025
Keywords
Disinformation, Fake news, Misinformation, Propaganda, Societal resilience
National Category
Social Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-236878 (URN)10.1007/s41125-025-00105-4 (DOI)
Funder
The Research Council of Norway, 326210
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