INFODEMIC!

  INFODEMIC!  By Jocelyn Gonzalez-Etheredge BSN RN For most people in the United States, the technology of social media has been embedded in their daily routine. Almost everyone I know has some kind of social media account, be it Facebook (Fb), Instagram (Ig), or Snapchat. Even public organizations, private corporations, activists, artists and more can be found on social media interacting with the international community. Back in the day, social media was developed as a means to keep people connected via virtual networks sharing a variety of personal content–photos, home movies, special occasions, professional accomplishments, the list goes on. Curiously, these personal connections and networks have evolved over the decades to become a widely available platform for health information, news, and political debate (Chou & Gaysynsky, 2020; Zielinski, 2021 ).   True story: I’m dependent on social media technology. Why? Social media is so convenient! I am able to keep ...