Young people are particularly susceptible to misleading information on social media. Yet insights from developmental psychology show that they also have unique strengths to build resilience. In a new perspective paper led by developmental psychologist Ili Ma, scientists, schools, parents and policy makers are given tools to foster resilience.
How adolescents can become resilient to digital misinformation
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