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Connecticut Participant 1 (Asian/Male/19), interviewed on March 12, 2024
In this participant interview with Connecticut Participant (Asian/Male/19), interviewed on March 12, 2024, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. When asked about fake news the interviewee mentioned covid-19, conspiracy theories such as the covid-19 vaccine being a ploy to inject us with a tracker, and social media. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Florida Participant 2 (White/Male/77), Interviewed on October 25, 2023
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with Florida Participant 1 (Caucasian/Male/77), interviewed on October 25, 2023. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. Some of the broad conversations that took place during this interview were about the participant's early experiences with the internet and social media, the types of websites and content he engages with online, his thoughts on how others use the internet, and his perspectives on fake news, disinformation, and media literacy. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Florida Participant 3 (Hispanic/Female/23), Interviewed on March 7, 2024
In this participant interview with Florida Participant (Hispanic/female/22), interviewed on March 7, 2024, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. When asked about fake news the interviewee mentioned covid-19, conspiracy theories such as the covid-19 vaccine being a ploy to inject us with a tracker, and social media. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Kentucky Participant 3 (White/Female/64), interviewed on October 18, 2023
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with Kentucky Participant (White/Female/64), interviewed on October 18th, 2023. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. The topic of fake news and misinformation was discussed. The main point of the interview questions was how the participant acquired and shared news/information. Conspiracy theories and modern political topics, such as the current and former President’s actions were also discussed. This was a group-work collaboration and Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Kentucky Participant 5 (Mixed/Male/27), interviewed on March 15, 2024
This is an interview about fake news and how people determine what is credible online with Boyd County, KY Participant (Mixed/Male/27), interviewed on March 15, 2024. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. Some of the broad conversations that took place during this interview were about social media websites, media literacy, conspiracy theories, and fake news. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Ohio Participant 15 (White/Female/56), Interviewed on March 5, 2024
The interview was about disinformation, misinformation, or fake news in media and information literacy. The participant took note of and signed the consent form in order to be interviewed on March 5, 2024. The prime focus was on the participant “(White/Female/56)” and the view of fake news and how it affects life, other people, and democracy. This project was a group collaboration and assigned by Dr. Stephen Underhill of Marshall University.
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West Virginia Participant 64 (White/ Female/ 43), interviewed on March 12, 2024
In this participant interview with West Virginia Participant (white/female/41), interviewed on March 12, 2024, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 65 (White/Male/45), interviewed on March 7, 2024
In this participant interview with West Virginia Participant (white/male/45), interviewed on March 7th, 2024, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 66 (White/Female/56), interviewed March 4, 2024
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with West Virginia Participant 1 (White/female/56), interviewed on March 4, 2024. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. Some of the broad conversations that took place during this interview were about internet use and privacy, misinformation online, and political issues. This was a group-work collaboration and Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 67 (African American/Female/45), interviewed on March 14, 2024
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with West Virginia Participant 15 (African American/Female /45), interviewed on March 14, 2024. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. Some of the broad conversations that took place during this interview were about social media, fake news, and politics. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 68 (White /Male /45), interviewed on March 14, 2024
In this participant interview with West Virginia Participant (White /Male /45), interviewed on April 5, 2023, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 69 (Hispanic/Female/41), interviewed on March 10, 2024
In this participant interview with West Virginia Participant (Hispanic/female/41), interviewed on March 10, 2024, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. When asked about fake news the interviewee mentioned covid-19, conspiracy theories such as the covid-19 vaccine being a ploy to inject us with a tracker, and social media. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 70 (White/Female/21), interviewed March 5, 2024
In this participant interview with West Virginia Participant (white/female/21), interviewed on March 5, 2024, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. When asked about fake news the interviewee mentioned covid-19, conspiracy theories such as the covid-19 vaccine being a ploy to inject us with a tracker, and social media. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 71 (White/Male/50), interviewed March 16, 2024
In this participant interview with West Virginia Participant (white/male/50), interviewed on March 16, 2024, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. When asked about fake news the interviewee mentioned it is just a lie and can be used disavow truth. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 72 (White/Female/30), Interviewed March 5, 2024
In this participant interview with West Virginia Participant 72 (White/Female/30), Interviewed March 5, 2024, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 73 (White/ Male/ 53), Interviewed March 7, 2024
In this participant interview with West Virginia Participant 73 (White/ Male/ 53), Interviewed March 7, 2024, the topic of fake news was discussed. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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West Virginia Participant 74 (African American/ Female/26), Interviewed March 6, 2024
Interview conducted via Microsoft teams on the subject of Misinformation, fake news and the experiences the subject has had in the matter. Interviewee was asked approximately 25 questions on the topic and was told to answer them as best to her ability. The interview took approximately one hour and twenty minutes and the interview began March 6th. 2024 at 10:05 am. The Interviewee read and consented to our informed consent form as instructed by our research head Dr. Stephen Underhill.
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Florida Participant 1 (White/Female/67), Interviewed on October 13, 2023
In this interview, a 67-year-old female participant from Florida discussed her online activities and views. She previously lived in West Virginia for 47 years. She often searches for restaurant menus and passes time on Pinterest and Facebook. She primarily uses her desktop computer to access the internet, avoids platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, and relies on reputable sources like John Hopkins for factual information. She humorously dismissed conspiracy theories and emphasized the importance of research to avoid false information. The participant expressed a desire for more factual reporting in the news and education, aiming to combat the spread of biased or misleading information. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Kentucky Participants 4 (White/Male/65), interviewed on October 5, 2023
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with West Virginia Participant (White/Female/65), interviewed on October 25, 2023. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. Some of the broad conversations that took place during this interview were about fake news, how it’s spread, and its effects on society. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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New York Participant 1 (Black/Female/29), Interviewed on march 16, 2023
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with New York Participant (Black/Female/29), interviewed on March 16, 2023. The participant agreed to the terms outlined in the informed consent form before this interview. Some of the broad conversations during this interview were about information literacy, fake news, social media, politics, and injustices. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Ohio Participant 10 (Hispanic, Female, 18), Interviewed on February 25, 2023
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with Ohio Participant 10 (Hispanic/Female/18) interviewed on February 25, 2023. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. Some of the broad conversations that took place during this interview were about her opinion on social media and its relationship with fake news and conspiracy theories, the lack of internet privacy and how to secure your personal information, and how to find reliable news sources and information. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Ohio Participant 11 (White/Male/53), Interviewed on March 4, 2023
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with Ohio Participant 11 (White/Male/53), interviewed on March 4, 2023. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. Some of the broad conversations that took place during this interview were about modern political events and truth in the media. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Ohio Participant 12 (White/ Female/ 66), interviewed on October 22, 2023
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with Ohio Participant 1 (White/ Female/ 66), interviewed on October 22nd, 2023. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. A few of the broad conversations that took place during the interview were about Facebook (social media), Donald Trump, and propaganda. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
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Ohio Participant 13 (White/Male/59), interviewed on November 11, 2023
The subject interviewed was a white male who is aged 59 that is based in Ohio on November 11, 2023. The interview itself was very light and short, however we still received crucial information regarding his opinion on his social media experience and on how he views fake news. This was a group project among students, and the primary investigator was Dr. Underhill.
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Ohio Participant 14 (White/Female/88), interviewed on October 31, 2023
This is an interview about fake news and information literacy with Ohio Participant – (White/Female/88), interviewed on October 31, 2023. The participant agreed to the terms as outlined in the informed consent form proceeding this interview. Some of the broad conversations that took place during this interview were about fake news, what the government can do, and basing truth on a feeling. This was a group-work collaboration. Dr. Stephen Underhill was the primary investigator for this project.
The Fake News and Information Literacy Project is published in conjunction with Dr. Stephen M. Underhill's First Year Seminar and Special Collections at Marshall University. This IRB-approved qualitative interviewing project introduces students to the craft of undergraduate research. Students interview participants about their perceptions of fake news on the internet and their practices to outsmart it. The project replicates Jutta Haider and Olof Sundin's seminal study "Information Literacy Challenges in Digital Culture: Conflicting Engagements of Trust and Doubt," published in Information, Communication & Society (2021). The interviews focus on contemporary conspiracy theories about such topics as the COVID 19 pandemic, 2020 presidential election, January 6 investigation, Black Lives Matter, Antifa, and more. The transcripts are situated at intersections of culture, technology, and democracy. Participants and interviewers in the project are anonymous. For more information, please contact Dr. Underhill at underhills@marshall.edu.
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