Intersection of disinformation, populism, and enneagrams: a holistic approach to managing fake news among university students

Abstract

The misinformation phenomenon continues to be the subject of scientific research from various communicational perspectives due to its impact on the treatment and consumption of information. This study approaches the issue from a correlational perspective, focusing on the intersection of misinformation, populism, and enneagrams. Its main aim is to understand how enneatypes and emotional inclinations can influence the perception and management of fake news, and their connection to the concept of populism. This holistic approach provides a valuable perspective for addressing the challenges of misinformation and populism in the context of higher education, laying the groundwork for future research in such complex and interconnected fields.