Global awareness of internet hoaxes 2021
According to a 2021 global online survey, 81 percent of teens and parents, and 84 percent of teachers are aware of online hoaxes. Whilst 77 percent of teens became aware of hoaxes via social media, 56 percent became aware through mainstream media. In addition, 31 percent of teens said that exposure to internet hoaxes had a negative impact and 17 percent said that it had a positive impact. Of respondents who claimed that it had a negative impact, 63 percent of those said that it impacted their mental health. Potentially dangerous online challenges and hoaxes are on the rise across all forms of social media platforms.