The source clarifies that the percentage points may exceed or not reach 100 percent due to rounding. The question was originally formulated as follows: "How often do you think you have personally been exposed to misinformation and fake news in the past 7 days?"
For the study, personal interviews were conducted in the homes of the sample members in the national language. Regarding data collection, CAPI systems (computer-assisted personal interviewing) were used in those countries where the technique was possible.
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Frequency of exposure to misinformation and fake news in Spain in 2022
According to a survey conducted between April and May 2022, ** percent of the Spanish population stated that they had been exposed to false news or misinformation often or very often. Meanwhile, less than * percent said they had never been exposed to fake news.
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