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Combatting disinformation – how do we create resilient societies?: literature review and analytical framework
Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Technology and Safety, University of Tromsø (UiT) - The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4640-9111
Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Technology and Safety, University of Tromsø (UiT) - The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5611-1701
Umeå University, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1856-9097
2025 (English)In: European Journal for Security Research, ISSN 2365-0931, E-ISSN 2365-1695, Vol. 10, p. 73-114Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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.

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Springer, 2025. Vol. 10, p. 73-114
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Disinformation, Fake news, Misinformation, Propaganda, Societal resilience
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Social Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-236878DOI: 10.1007/s41125-025-00105-4OAI: oai:DiVA.org:umu-236878DiVA, id: diva2:1947476
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The Research Council of Norway, 326210Available from: 2025-03-26 Created: 2025-03-26 Last updated: 2026-05-20Bibliographically approved

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