Percentage distribution of the codes assigned to the approaches to rumour debunking
| Approach to rumour debunking (n = 1,354) | % |
|---|---|
| Presenting personal opinion about the rumour | 43.6 |
| Drawing on prior refutation(s) of the rumour or similar rumours | 15.1 |
| Condemning rumourmongering | 14.3 |
| Indicating the negative consequences of rumour dissemination | 10.8 |
| Joking about the rumour and its disseminators | 0.8 |
| Demanding responsibility from rumourmongers | 3.6 |
| Expressing emotional reaction | 1.8 |
| Total | 100.0 |
| Approach to rumour debunking ( | % |
|---|---|
| Presenting personal opinion about the rumour | 43.6 |
| Drawing on prior refutation(s) of the rumour or similar rumours | 15.1 |
| Condemning rumourmongering | 14.3 |
| Indicating the negative consequences of rumour dissemination | 10.8 |
| Joking about the rumour and its disseminators | 0.8 |
| Demanding responsibility from rumourmongers | 3.6 |
| Expressing emotional reaction | 1.8 |
| Total | 100.0 |
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