Table 3 Description of key variables.
Variable | Measure item | Description |
|---|---|---|
Dependent variable | ||
Debunking information sharing | Reposts | Number of reposts per debunking post, count data |
Independent variable | ||
Emotional valence | Positive | Positive sentiment, 0 or 1 |
Negative | Negative sentiment, 0 or 1 | |
Discrete emotions | Anger | Anger emotion, 0 or 1 |
Fear | Fear emotion, 0 or 1 | |
Sadness | Sadness emotion, 0 or 1 | |
Disgust | Disgust emotion, 0 or 1 | |
Anticipation | Anticipation emotion, 0 or 1 | |
Trust | Trust emotion, 0 or 1 | |
Moderate variable | ||
Subject’s reputation | Reputation-p | Subjects with a positive reputation, 0 or 1 |
Reputation-n | Subjects with a negative reputation, 0 or 1 |
