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The impact of governmental debunking messages regarding COVID19 vaccination misinformation on vaccination intentions.
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Description: We will conduct a randomized controlled trial to elaboratate the impact of governmental debunking messages countering 'COVID19-vaccination misinformation' on belief in misinformation and vaccination intentions. We will furthermore investigate the role of potential worldview backfiring effects in pre-registered subgroups of pre-test belief and vaccination confidence. Research Questions: Does exposure to debunking messages decrease COVID19 vaccination misinformation beliefs? Does exposure to debunking messages increase COVID19 vaccination intentions? Is there a worldview backfiring effect on misinformation belief change in any of the following subgroups? a. participants with high vs. medium vs. low pre-test misinformation beliefs b. participants with high vs. medium vs. low general vaccination confidence