Misinformation topics: concern among older adults UK 2023

Published by
Amy Watson,
Apr 17, 2024
The results of a survey held in May 2023 found that when it came to misinformation about certain topics, the UK's older population were most concerned about health and medical information, with 36 percent saying they were worried about falsehoods or inaccuracies on the subject. Climate change misinformation was less worrying for this demographic, whereas almost a third said they were worried about wrong information about UK politics and society.

Misinformation topics adults aged 65 years and older are most concerned about in the United Kingdom as of May 2023

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Release date

August 2023

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

May 2023

Number of respondents

2,118*

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

*Total sample size. Data refers to adults aged 65 years and above only.

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