Health Misinformation on Social Media: A Literature Review

Authors

Yang-Jun Li, City University of Hong KongFollow
Christy M.K. Cheung, Hong Kong Baptist UniversityFollow
Xiao-Liang Shen, Wuhan UniversityFollow
Matthew K.O. Lee, City University of Hong KongFollow

Abstract

Health misinformation on social media is considered as a major public concern. This study evaluates the current state of this issue by conducting a systematic literature review. Based on a stepwise literature search and selection procedure, we have identified 21 articles relevant to the topic of health misinformation on social media. We find that health misinformation on social media is a new and emerging topic in multiple disciplines. One very important insight of this review is that most studies are theoretical and exploratory in nature. There is only a small number of studies have solid theoretical foundations. Finally, we discuss the implication of the literature review for future research.

Recommended Citation

Li, Yang-Jun; Cheung, Christy M.K.; Shen, Xiao-Liang; and Lee, Matthew K.O., "Health Misinformation on Social Media: A Literature Review" (2019). PACIS 2019 Proceedings. 194.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/pacis2019/194