Phenomenological Study On The Propagation Of Fake News

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aims to describe how students view the propagation of fake news. This study took a descriptive approach that tackles about the propagation of fake news. The researchers want to know something about a certain topic which is the wide-spread fake news. This study was largely descriptive in its methodology of gathering and analyzing data in order to develop a deep understanding of the phenomenon. Phenomenology is concerned with the study of experience from the perspective of the individual. Moreover, phenomenological approaches are based on a paradigm of personal perspective and interpretation. As such they are efficient for understanding the subjective experience and gaining insights into people's motivations and actions.

METHODS

This study focused on students specifically Senior High School students from Grades 11 and 12. There are 10 respondents composed of two students from each strand. In this way, they can have data from not only different people but also different perspectives. The primary data gathering method used was an in-depth interview to determine the student's knowledge and experiences on fake news. Aside from conducting interviews, researching, analyzing and interpreting the data were also done to accomplish the study.

RESULTS

Fake news can spread through people who are secured with the Freedom of Expression. They refuse to accept the responsibilities of freedom. They also lack information on what Freedom of Expression really is. Social media plays a vital role in our lives today. It serves as a platform in spreading news, however other people use social media in creating dummy accounts and spread inaccurate information, as they are using dummy accounts their real identity cannot be identified. Cases like this encourage people to do the same thing. Without any ideas on a specific subject matter, they tend to believe all the news or information regarding that subject matter. People always want to share trending news as they feel satisfied being the first, or one of the few people who know it.

DISCUSSIONS

The results are essential for informing people about the propagation of fake news. People will know the value of Freedom of Expression and take responsibility for what they are posting and sharing in social media, in this case, the rate of propagation of fake news will be lessened.