Towards a Multi-Level Model of Resilience to Information Disorders
A Systematic Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.51480/1899-5101.18.3(41).819Keywords:
resilience, vulnerability, systematic literature review, disinformation, information disorderAbstract
The article attempts, based on academic sources, to develop a systematic framework of the concepts that define resilience against information disorders – specifically, the factors of resilience and the social practices that support it. To achieve this, a domain-based systematic literature review (SLR) was conducted, drawing on an interdisciplinary selection of articles from peer-reviewed journals. The article describes and categorizes factors that either facilitate or undermine resilience against information disorders, organizing them into a three-dimensional model comprising macro-level, meso-level, and micro-level factors. The findings also emphasize existing academic achievements in recognizing the diverse approaches to enhancing resilience, some of which extend beyond the communication sphere. Given the growing challenges posed by disinformation and information manipulation, this review offers an evidence-based foundation for both theoretical exploration and practical interventions.
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