This chapter examines the literature surrounding the credibility, trust, and perception of Internet information, and presents some of the issues and programs for Internet and digital media literacy education. While this chapter will not examine the various methods of testing people's Internet search skills, the author examines the research surrounding how people assess the credibility of online information and programs to educate people on how best to utilize the medium. The chapter examines the research surrounding the perceived credibility of online news. The perception of information is important in understanding whether people perceive high or low online news credibility. Programs to teach people how to search for and interpret online material are in their infancy. Internet use for information seeking continues to grow, with two-thirds of the American population currently utilizing the web on a daily basis.
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is the most popular televised combat sport among young men. The goal of this study was to determine what draws people to the sport and keeps them watching. This study measured the reported behaviors and opinions of more than 2,700 MMA fans worldwide through online survey responses. Results show that mixed martial arts fans are dedicated viewers who enjoy the competition and technical aspects of the sport more than its sensational qualities.
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