Virtual ethnography

information disclosed in social networks about covid-19 and vaccines

Authors

  • João Lucas Santos Author
  • Crystian Pinheiro Aguiar Author
  • Ana Beatriz Da Rocha Silva Author
  • Delma Holanda Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51473/rcmos.v2i1.306

Keywords:

Covid fake news, vaccines fake news, corona vírus fakenews

Abstract

The present work aims to show that research carried out in online environments, especially in places that seem inadequate for the construction of scientifi c knowledge, are not safe. The virtual environment is being improved every day and evolving to provide a more facilitating resource mode for people, it has over time become something very problematic in relation to the spread of misinformation about the Sars Covid-2 vaccines. Having as methodological support Ethnography, in posts on TikTok, Instagram and Youtube as a locus of data production, related to shares, likes, comments and views. To have a base on the occurrences of fake news on the subject of Covid-19 vaccines. The research topics used were to have a base in relation to the subject of a virtual environment, made with the placement of news and information regarding knowledge of vaccines of Sars Covid-2, for the public that frequents more social networks in your posts and sharing. What can be seen is that most people share false information that they believe to be correct, due to their own conclusions or opinions of third parties, without knowing for sure what is being disclosed and without any scientifi c proof, they can put the lives of others people at risk.

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Published

2024-01-22

How to Cite

SANTOS, João Lucas; AGUIAR, Crystian Pinheiro; SILVA, Ana Beatriz Da Rocha; HOLANDA, Delma. Virtual ethnography: information disclosed in social networks about covid-19 and vaccines. Multidisciplinary Scientific Journal The Knowledge, Brasil, v. 1, n. 1, p. 150–155, 2024. DOI: 10.51473/rcmos.v2i1.306. Disponível em: https://submissoesrevistacientificaosaber.com/index.php/rcmos/article/view/231.. Acesso em: 9 nov. 2024.

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