Communication politique et esprit critique : une analyse statistique

The attempt to influence on individuals' decisions through the information provided is a crucial feature of political communication and of communication in general. The development of new communication technologies has affected modern societies and, of course, their political activities. In fact, these technologies favour citizens' participation in politics, as it is possible to exploit ICT to create what could be labelled "Democracy 2.0", even though citizens sometimes ignore the potential dangers of manipulation and distortion. This research analyses - implicitly - the effects that fake news can have over voters' attitudes. To this end, a survey was realized, engaging a sample of 560 Italian voters. The results show which opinions prevail amongst Italians concerning fake news and simultaneously, reveal analogies and differences compared to Americans voters.