U.S. adults on how social media companies handle COVID misinformation 2021

How well do you think social media companies are doing when it comes to preventing the spread of false information about coronavirus on their platforms?

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Release date

July 2021

Region

United States

Survey time period

July 23 to July 25, 2021

Number of respondents

2,201 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Generally, how well do you think social media companies are doing when it comes to preventing the spread of false information about coronavirus on their platforms?"

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