Mapping Misinformation (MAPMISINFO): Alternative Media Ecosystems and reconsideration of Rurality, Radio and Religion

Media research is crucial to combating information disorders impacting democracy, revealing sociotechnical systems impacting the spread of (mis)information---but there are gaps to address. For example, rural, broadcast media ecosystems used by largely religious populations are under-researched.

Qualitative inquiry can complement quantitative methods, providing insight into how societies navigate facts and falsehoods. In this context, the EU-funded MAP-MISINFO project investigates the particulars of (mis)information spread and adequacy of contemporary media research practices to understand less visible, underresearched media environments.

Please see more information at the project website.