Deceptive Content Labeling Survey Data from Two U.S. Midwestern Universities

Abstract

Intentionally deceptive online content seeks to manipulate individuals in their roles as voters, consumers, and participants in society at large. While this problem is pronounced, techniques to combat it may exist. To analyze the problem and potential solutions, we conducted three surveys relating to how news consumption decisions are made and the impact of labels on decision making. This article describes these three surveys and the data that were collected by them.