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College Department
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Presentation of Data in Tables and Charts

1.1 Frequency Distribution of respondents According to Sex

49% 51%

Male Female

Gender Number of Percentage Share (%)

Students
Male 51 51
Female 49 49

Total 100 100

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1.2. Frequency Distribution of respondents According to Year Level

32%
41%

16%
11%

First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year

Year Level Number of Percentage Share (%)

Students
First Year 32 32
Second Year 16 16
Third Year 11 11
Fourth Year 41 41

Total 100 100

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Total Population Computation

2.1 Knowledge on Social Media

3.9 3.89

3.88
3.86
3.86

3.84
3.82
3.82

3.8 3.79 3.79

3.78

3.76

3.74
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5

Weighted Means

2.1. Knowledge on Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

social media
2.1.1 I can create and 3.86 2 Strongly Agree
login to my social media
account.
2.1.2 I can communicate 3.89 1 Strongly Agree
with other people using
social media.
2.1.3 I can post photos 3.82 3 Strongly Agree
and videos on social
media.
2.1.4 I am aware of the 3.79 4.5 Strongly Agree
presence of scammers in
social media.
2.1.5 I am aware of fake 3.79 4.5 Strongly Agree
news in social media.

Total Means 3.83 Strongly Agree

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3.1 Falsification
3.9 3.89

3.88
3.86
3.86

3.84
3.82
3.82

3.8 3.79 3.79

3.78

3.76

3.74
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5

Weighted Means

3.1. Falsification Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.1.1 I see social media 3.02 5 Always
posts forging official
announcements to stir
confusion (e.g., edited
official announcements
on class suspensions).
3.1.2 I encounter social 3.17 4 Always
media posts on relevant
issues containing spliced
or edited videos of
public announcements
intended to make the
message unclear or
confusing.
3.1.3 I encounter social 3.41 1 Always
media posts containing
misquotes of celebrities,
public officials, and
other prominent
personalities.
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3.1.4 I see social media 3.28 3 Always

posts that use headlines
that exaggerate stories.
3.1.5 I come across 3.37 2 Always
social media posts with
false data intended to
mislead people.

Total Means 3.25 Always

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3.2 Concealment
3.38
3.36
3.36
3.34
3.32 3.31 3.31
3.30
3.28
3.26
3.24 3.24
3.24
3.22
3.20
3.18
3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5

Weighted Means

3.2. Concealment Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.2.1 I come across 3.24 2.5 Always
authors or original
posters of some social
media posts that appear
to be dummy accounts or
internet trolls who hide
their identities.
3.2.2 I encounter social 3.31 3.5 Always
media posts that do not
cite reliable sources for
the information they
provide.
3.2.3 I see social media 3.31 3.5 Always
posts that do not contain
the full context of the
issue being discussed.
3.2.4 I encounter social 3.36 1 Always
media posts containing a
one-sided narrative
without discussing other
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sides or perspectives that

are significantly relevant
to the issue.
3.2.5 I see social media 3.24 2.5 Always
videos with deleted
portions intended to
conceal the whole
context of an issue.

Total Means 3.29 Always

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3.3 Equivocation
3.30
3.25
3.25
3.20
3.20

3.15
3.12
3.10

3.05 3.03 3.03

3.00

2.95

2.90
3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5

Weighted Means

3.3. Equivocation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.3.1 I see social media 3.03 4.5 Always
posts that use idioms
instead of
straightforward words in
presenting information.
3.3.2 I encounter social 3.20 2 Always
media posts that use
vague words that can be
easily misinterpreted or
may have double
meanings.
3.3.3 I come across the 3.03 4.5 Always
use of hyperbolic words
in social media posts to
mislead people (e.g.,
stating "the traffic was a
million miles long"
instead of "the traffic
flow was heavy.").
3.3.4 I see social media 3.25 1 Always
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posts that use

euphemistic words to
make the statement seem
less offensive (e.g.,
stating "letting someone
go" instead of "firing an
employee").
3.3.5 I come across 3.12 3 Always
social media posts with
words that have different
meanings in various
languages or dialects.

Total Means 3.13 Always

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3.4 Misinformation
3.30
3.25
3.25
3.20
3.20

3.15 3.13 3.12

3.10

3.05 3.03

3.00

2.95

2.90
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

3.4. Misinformation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 3.13 3 Always
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 3.20 2 Always
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 3.03 5 Always
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 3.25 1 Always
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 3.12 4 Always
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 3.15 Always

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4. Levels of Trust
2.75
2.70 2.68
2.65 2.64

2.60
2.55
2.50 2.49

2.45 2.42 2.41

2.40
2.35
2.30
2.25
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

4. Levels of Trust Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 2.42 4 Disagree
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 2.49 3 Disagree
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.68 1 Agree
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 2.64 2 Agree
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 2.41 5 Disagree
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 2.53 Agree

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Male Population Computation

2.1 Knowledge on Social Media

3.90
3.88
3.88
3.86
3.86
3.84 3.84
3.84

3.82
3.80
3.80

3.78

3.76
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5

Weighted Means

2.1. Knowledge on Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

social media
2.1.1 I can create and 3.86 2 Strongly Agree
login to my social media
account.
2.1.2 I can communicate 3.88 1 Strongly Agree
with other people using
social media.
2.1.3 I can post photos 3.84 3.5 Strongly Agree
and videos on social
media.
2.1.4 I am aware of the 3.84 3.5 Strongly Agree
presence of scammers in
social media.
2.1.5 I am aware of fake 3.80 4 Strongly Agree
news in social media.

Total Means 3.85 Strongly Agree

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3.1 Falsification
3.50
3.39 3.39
3.40

3.30
3.22
3.20
3.14
3.10

3.00
2.92
2.90

2.80

2.70

2.60
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5

Weighted Means

3.1. Falsification Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.1.1 I see social media 2.92 4 Always
posts forging official
announcements to stir
confusion (e.g., edited
official announcements
on class suspensions).
3.1.2 I encounter social 3.14 3 Always
media posts on relevant
issues containing spliced
or edited videos of
public announcements
intended to make the
message unclear or
confusing.
3.1.3 I encounter social 3.39 1.5 Always
media posts containing
misquotes of celebrities,
public officials, and
other prominent
personalities.
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3.1.4 I see social media 3.22 2 Always

posts that use headlines
that exaggerate stories.
3.1.5 I come across 3.39 1.5 Always
social media posts with
false data intended to
mislead people.

Total Means 3.21 Always

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3.2 Concealment
3.40
3.35
3.35 3.33

3.30
3.27
3.25
3.25

3.20 3.18

3.15

3.10

3.05
3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5

Weighted Means

3.2. Concealment Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.2.1 I come across 3.27 3 Always
authors or original
posters of some social
media posts that appear
to be dummy accounts or
internet trolls who hide
their identities.
3.2.2 I encounter social 3.25 4 Always
media posts that do not
cite reliable sources for
the information they
provide.
3.2.3 I see social media 3.35 1 Always
posts that do not contain
the full context of the
issue being discussed.
3.2.4 I encounter social 3.33 2 Always
media posts containing a
one-sided narrative
without discussing other
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sides or perspectives that

are significantly relevant
to the issue.
3.2.5 I see social media 3.18 5 Always
videos with deleted
portions intended to
conceal the whole
context of an issue.

Total Means 3.28 Always

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3.3 Equivocation
3.30
3.25 3.24
3.22
3.20
3.15
3.10
3.05 3.04
3.00
3.00
2.96
2.95
2.90
2.85
2.80
3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5

Weighted Means

3.3. Equivocation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.3.1 I see social media 2.96 5 Always
posts that use idioms
instead of
straightforward words in
presenting information.
3.3.2 I encounter social 3.24 1 Always
media posts that use
vague words that can be
easily misinterpreted or
may have double
meanings.
3.3.3 I come across the 3.04 3 Always
use of hyperbolic words
in social media posts to
mislead people (e.g.,
stating "the traffic was a
million miles long"
instead of "the traffic
flow was heavy.").
3.3.4 I see social media 3.00 4 Always
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posts that use

euphemistic words to
make the statement seem
less offensive (e.g.,
stating "letting someone
go" instead of "firing an
employee").
3.3.5 I come across 3.22 2 Always
social media posts with
words that have different
meanings in various
languages or dialects.

Total Means 3.09 Always

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3.4 Misinformation
3.25
3.22
3.20
3.20
3.16
3.15
3.10
3.10

3.05
3.00
3.00

2.95

2.90

2.85
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

3.4. Misinformation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 3.16 3 Always
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 3.22 2 Always
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 3.00 5 Always
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 3.20 1 Always
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 3.10 4 Always
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 3.13 Always

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4. Levels of Trust
2.75
2.70 2.68
2.65 2.64

2.60
2.55
2.50 2.49

2.45 2.42 2.41

2.40
2.35
2.30
2.25
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

4. Levels of Trust Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 2.59 2.5 Agree
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 2.59 2.5 Agree
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.75 1.5 Agree
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 2.75 1.5 Agree
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 2.55 3 Agree
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 2.53 Agree

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Female Population Computation

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2.1 Knowledge on Social Media

3.95

3.90
3.90
3.86
3.85

3.80 3.80
3.80

3.75 3.73

3.70

3.65
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5

Weighted Means

2.1. Knowledge on Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

social media
2.1.1 I can create and 3.86 2 Strongly Agree
login to my social media
account.
2.1.2 I can communicate 3.90 1 Strongly Agree
with other people using
social media.
2.1.3 I can post photos 3.80 3.5 Strongly Agree
and videos on social
media.
2.1.4 I am aware of the 3.80 3.5 Strongly Agree
presence of scammers in
social media.
2.1.5 I am aware of fake 3.73 4 Strongly Agree
news in social media.

Total Means 3.82 Strongly Agree

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3.1 Falsification
3.50
3.43
3.40
3.35 3.35

3.30

3.20
3.20
3.12
3.10

3.00

2.90
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5

Weighted Means

3.1. Falsification Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.1.1 I see social media 3.12 4 Always
posts forging official
announcements to stir
confusion (e.g., edited
official announcements
on class suspensions).
3.1.2 I encounter social 3.20 3 Always
media posts on relevant
issues containing spliced
or edited videos of
public announcements
intended to make the
message unclear or
confusing.
3.1.3 I encounter social 3.43 1 Always
media posts containing
misquotes of celebrities,
public officials, and
other prominent
personalities.
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3.1.4 I see social media 3.35 2.5 Always

posts that use headlines
that exaggerate stories.
3.1.5 I come across 3.35 2.5 Always
social media posts with
false data intended to
mislead people.

Total Means 3.29 Always

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3.2 Concealment
3.45

3.40 3.39
3.37
3.35
3.31 3.31
3.30

3.25
3.20
3.20

3.15

3.10
3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5

Weighted Means

3.2. Concealment Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.2.1 I come across 3.20 4 Always
authors or original
posters of some social
media posts that appear
to be dummy accounts or
internet trolls who hide
their identities.
3.2.2 I encounter social 3.37 2 Always
media posts that do not
cite reliable sources for
the information they
provide.
3.2.3 I see social media 3.31 3.5 Always
posts that do not contain
the full context of the
issue being discussed.
3.2.4 I encounter social 3.39 1 Always
media posts containing a
one-sided narrative
without discussing other
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sides or perspectives that

are significantly relevant
to the issue.
3.2.5 I see social media 3.31 3.5 Always
videos with deleted
portions intended to
conceal the whole
context of an issue.

Total Means 3.31 Always

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3.3 Equivocation
3.18
3.16 3.16
3.16
3.14
3.14

3.12
3.10
3.10

3.08
3.06
3.06

3.04

3.02

3.00
3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5

Weighted Means

3.3. Equivocation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.3.1 I see social media 3.10 3 Always
posts that use idioms
instead of
straightforward words in
presenting information.
3.3.2 I encounter social 3.14 2 Always
media posts that use
vague words that can be
easily misinterpreted or
may have double
meanings.
3.3.3 I come across the 3.06 4 Always
use of hyperbolic words
in social media posts to
mislead people (e.g.,
stating "the traffic was a
million miles long"
instead of "the traffic
flow was heavy.").
3.3.4 I see social media 3.16 1.5 Always
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posts that use

euphemistic words to
make the statement seem
less offensive (e.g.,
stating "letting someone
go" instead of "firing an
employee").
3.3.5 I come across 3.16 1.5 Always
social media posts with
words that have different
meanings in various
languages or dialects.

Total Means 3.13 Always

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3.4 Misinformation
3.35
3.31
3.30

3.25

3.20 3.18

3.15 3.14

3.10 3.10
3.10

3.05

3.00
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

3.4. Misinformation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 3.10 4.5 Always
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 3.18 2 Always
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 3.10 4.5 Always
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 3.31 1 Always
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 3.14 3 Always
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 3.17 Always

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4. Levels of Trust
2.70
2.61
2.60
2.53
2.50

2.40 2.39

2.30 2.27
2.24

2.20

2.10

2.00
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

4. Levels of Trust Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 2.24 5 Disagree
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 2.39 3 Disagree
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.61 1 Agree
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 2.53 2 Agree
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 2.27 4 Disagree
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 2.41 Disagree

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First Year Population Computation

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2.1 Knowledge on Social Media

4.00

3.95 3.94

3.90

3.85 3.84 3.84 3.84

3.80
3.75
3.75

3.70

3.65
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5

Weighted Means

2.1. Knowledge on Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

social media
2.1.1 I can create and 3.84 2.5 Strongly Agree
login to my social media
account.
2.1.2 I can communicate 3.94 1 Strongly Agree
with other people using
social media.
2.1.3 I can post photos 3.84 2.5 Strongly Agree
and videos on social
media.
2.1.4 I am aware of the 3.75 3 Strongly Agree
presence of scammers in
social media.
2.1.5 I am aware of fake 3.84 2.5 Strongly Agree
news in social media.

Total Means 3.84 Strongly Agree

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3.1 Falsification
3.60
3.50
3.50
3.44
3.40

3.30
3.22
3.20 3.16
3.13
3.10

3.00

2.90
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5

Weighted Means

3.1. Falsification Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.1.1 I see social media 3.13 5 Always
posts forging official
announcements to stir
confusion (e.g., edited
official announcements
on class suspensions).
3.1.2 I encounter social 3.22 3 Always
media posts on relevant
issues containing spliced
or edited videos of
public announcements
intended to make the
message unclear or
confusing.
3.1.3 I encounter social 3.44 2 Always
media posts containing
misquotes of celebrities,
public officials, and
other prominent
personalities.
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3.1.4 I see social media 3.16 4 Always

posts that use headlines
that exaggerate stories.
3.1.5 I come across 3.50 1 Always
social media posts with
false data intended to
mislead people.

Total Means 3.29 Always

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3.2 Concealment
3.45

3.41
3.40

3.35 3.34

3.31 3.31
3.30

3.25
3.25

3.20

3.15
3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5

Weighted Means

3.2. Concealment Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.2.1 I come across 3.31 3.5 Always
authors or original
posters of some social
media posts that appear
to be dummy accounts or
internet trolls who hide
their identities.
3.2.2 I encounter social 3.31 3.5 Always
media posts that do not
cite reliable sources for
the information they
provide.
3.2.3 I see social media 3.41 1 Always
posts that do not contain
the full context of the
issue being discussed.
3.2.4 I encounter social 3.34 2 Always
media posts containing a
one-sided narrative
without discussing other
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sides or perspectives that

are significantly relevant
to the issue.
3.2.5 I see social media 3.25 4 Always
videos with deleted
portions intended to
conceal the whole
context of an issue.

Total Means 3.33 Always

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3.3 Equivocation
3.20
3.16
3.15 3.13

3.10
3.06 3.06
3.05

3.00

2.95 2.94

2.90

2.85

2.80
3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5

Weighted Means

3.3. Equivocation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.3.1 I see social media 3.06 3.5 Always
posts that use idioms
instead of
straightforward words in
presenting information.
3.3.2 I encounter social 3.06 3.5 Always
media posts that use
vague words that can be
easily misinterpreted or
may have double
meanings.
3.3.3 I come across the 3.13 2 Always
use of hyperbolic words
in social media posts to
mislead people (e.g.,
stating "the traffic was a
million miles long"
instead of "the traffic
flow was heavy.").
3.3.4 I see social media 2.94 4 Always
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posts that use

euphemistic words to
make the statement seem
less offensive (e.g.,
stating "letting someone
go" instead of "firing an
employee").
3.3.5 I come across 3.16 1 Always
social media posts with
words that have different
meanings in various
languages or dialects.

Total Means 3.07 Always

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3.4 Misinformation
3.40
3.34

3.30 3.28 3.28

3.25

3.20

3.10

3.00
3.00

2.90

2.80
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

3.4. Misinformation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 3.25 3 Always
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 3.28 2.5 Always
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 3.00 4 Always
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 3.34 1 Always
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 3.28 2.5 Always
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 3.23 Always

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4. Levels of Trust
2.55
2.50
2.50

2.45 2.44

2.40 2.38
2.34
2.35

2.30
2.25
2.25

2.20

2.15

2.10
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

4. Levels of Trust Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 2.25 5 Disagree
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 2.34 4 Disagree
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.44 2 Disagree
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 2.50 1 Disagree
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 2.38 3 Disagree
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 2.38 Disagree

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2.1 Knowledge on Social Media

4.05
4.00
4.00

3.95

3.90

3.85
3.81 3.81
3.80
3.75 3.75
3.75

3.70

3.65

3.60
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5

Weighted Means

2.1. Knowledge on Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

social media
2.1.1 I can create and 3.81 2.5 Strongly Agree
login to my social media
account.
2.1.2 I can communicate 4.00 1 Strongly Agree
with other people using
social media.
2.1.3 I can post photos 3.75 3.5 Strongly Agree
and videos on social
media.
2.1.4 I am aware of the 3.75 3.5 Strongly Agree
presence of scammers in
social media.
2.1.5 I am aware of fake 3.81 2.5 Strongly Agree
news in social media.

Total Means 3.83 Strongly Agree

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3.1 Falsification
3.60
3.50
3.50
3.40 3.38

3.30
3.20
3.13
3.10
3.00
3.00 2.94
2.90
2.80
2.70
2.60
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5

Weighted Means

3.1. Falsification Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.1.1 I see social media 2.94 5 Always
posts forging official
announcements to stir
confusion (e.g., edited
official announcements
on class suspensions).
3.1.2 I encounter social 3.00 4 Always
media posts on relevant
issues containing spliced
or edited videos of
public announcements
intended to make the
message unclear or
confusing.
3.1.3 I encounter social 3.38 2 Always
media posts containing
misquotes of celebrities,
public officials, and
other prominent
personalities.
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3.1.4 I see social media 3.13 3 Always

posts that use headlines
that exaggerate stories.
3.1.5 I come across 3.50 1 Always
social media posts with
false data intended to
mislead people.

Total Means 3.19 Always

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3.2 Concealment
3.30
3.25
3.25

3.20 3.19

3.15
3.13

3.10
3.06 3.06
3.05

3.00

2.95
3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5

Weighted Means

3.2. Concealment Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.2.1 I come across 3.13 3 Always
authors or original
posters of some social
media posts that appear
to be dummy accounts or
internet trolls who hide
their identities.
3.2.2 I encounter social 3.19 2 Always
media posts that do not
cite reliable sources for
the information they
provide.
3.2.3 I see social media 3.06 4.5 Always
posts that do not contain
the full context of the
issue being discussed.
3.2.4 I encounter social 3.25 1 Always
media posts containing a
one-sided narrative
without discussing other
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sides or perspectives that

are significantly relevant
to the issue.
3.2.5 I see social media 3.06 4.5 Always
videos with deleted
portions intended to
conceal the whole
context of an issue.

Total Means 3.14 Always

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3.3 Equivocation
3.40 3.38

3.35

3.30
3.25
3.25

3.20 3.19 3.19

3.15 3.13

3.10

3.05

3.00
3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5

Weighted Means

3.3. Equivocation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.3.1 I see social media 3.19 3.5 Always
posts that use idioms
instead of
straightforward words in
presenting information.
3.3.2 I encounter social 3.38 1 Always
media posts that use
vague words that can be
easily misinterpreted or
may have double
meanings.
3.3.3 I come across the 3.13 4 Always
use of hyperbolic words
in social media posts to
mislead people (e.g.,
stating "the traffic was a
million miles long"
instead of "the traffic
flow was heavy.").
3.3.4 I see social media 3.19 3.5 Always
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posts that use

euphemistic words to
make the statement seem
less offensive (e.g.,
stating "letting someone
go" instead of "firing an
employee").
3.3.5 I come across 3.25 2 Always
social media posts with
words that have different
meanings in various
languages or dialects.

Total Means 3.23 Always

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3.4 Misinformation
3.15 3.13

3.10
3.06 3.06 3.06
3.05

3.00

2.95

2.90 2.88

2.85

2.80

2.75
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

3.4. Misinformation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 3.06 2.5 Always
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 3.06 2.5 Always
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.88 3 Always
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 3.13 1 Always
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 3.06 2.5 Always
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 3.04 Always

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4. Levels of Trust
3.00 2.81

2.50 2.50 2.50

2.50 2.31

2.00

1.50

1.00

0.50

0.00
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

4. Levels of Trust Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 2.50 2.5 Disagree
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 2.50 2.5 Disagree
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.81 1 Agree
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 2.50 2.5 Disagree
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 2.31 3 Disagree
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 2.53 Agree

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2.1 Knowledge on Social Media

3.95
3.91 3.91
3.90

3.85
3.82
3.80

3.75 3.73
3.70

3.65 3.64

3.60

3.55

3.50
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5

Weighted Means

2.1. Knowledge on Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

social media
2.1.1 I can create and 3.91 1.5 Strongly Agree
login to my social media
account.
2.1.2 I can communicate 3.73 3 Strongly Agree
with other people using
social media.
2.1.3 I can post photos 3.91 1.5 Strongly Agree
and videos on social
media.
2.1.4 I am aware of the 3.82 2 Strongly Agree
presence of scammers in
social media.
2.1.5 I am aware of fake 3.64 4 Strongly Agree
news in social media.

Total Means 3.80 Strongly Agree

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3.1 Falsification
4.00
3.64
3.45
3.50
3.09 3.09
3.00 2.82

2.50

2.00

1.50

1.00

0.50

0.00
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5

Weighted Means

3.1. Falsification Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.1.1 I see social media 3.09 3.5 Always
posts forging official
announcements to stir
confusion (e.g., edited
official announcements
on class suspensions).
3.1.2 I encounter social 2.82 4 Always
media posts on relevant
issues containing spliced
or edited videos of
public announcements
intended to make the
message unclear or
confusing.
3.1.3 I encounter social 3.64 1 Often
media posts containing
misquotes of celebrities,
public officials, and
other prominent
personalities.
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3.1.4 I see social media 3.45 2 Always

posts that use headlines
that exaggerate stories.
3.1.5 I come across 3.09 3.5 Always
social media posts with
false data intended to
mislead people.

Total Means 3.22 Always

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3.2 Concealment
4.00
3.55 3.45 3.55
3.50
3.18
3.00 2.91

2.50

2.00

1.50

1.00

0.50

0.00
3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5

Weighted Means

3.2. Concealment Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.2.1 I come across 3.18 3 Always
authors or original
posters of some social
media posts that appear
to be dummy accounts or
internet trolls who hide
their identities.
3.2.2 I encounter social 3.55 1.5 Often
media posts that do not
cite reliable sources for
the information they
provide.
3.2.3 I see social media 3.45 2 Always
posts that do not contain
the full context of the
issue being discussed.
3.2.4 I encounter social 3.55 1.5 Often
media posts containing a
one-sided narrative
without discussing other
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sides or perspectives that

are significantly relevant
to the issue.
3.2.5 I see social media 2.91 4 Always
videos with deleted
portions intended to
conceal the whole
context of an issue.

Total Means 3.33 Always

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3.3 Equivocation
3.50 3.27

3.00 2.82 2.82 2.82

2.64
2.50

2.00

1.50

1.00

0.50

0.00
3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5

Weighted Means

3.3. Equivocation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.3.1 I see social media 2.82 2.5 Always
posts that use idioms
instead of
straightforward words in
presenting information.
3.3.2 I encounter social 3.27 1 Always
media posts that use
vague words that can be
easily misinterpreted or
may have double
meanings.
3.3.3 I come across the 2.64 3 Always
use of hyperbolic words
in social media posts to
mislead people (e.g.,
stating "the traffic was a
million miles long"
instead of "the traffic
flow was heavy.").
3.3.4 I see social media 2.82 2.5 Always
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posts that use

euphemistic words to
make the statement seem
less offensive (e.g.,
stating "letting someone
go" instead of "firing an
employee").
3.3.5 I come across 2.82 2.5 Always
social media posts with
words that have different
meanings in various
languages or dialects.

Total Means 2.87 Always

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3.4 Misinformation
3.50

3.40 3.36 3.36

3.30 3.27

3.20

3.10
3.00
3.00
2.91
2.90

2.80

2.70

2.60
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

3.4. Misinformation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 3.00 3 Always
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 3.27 2 Always
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.91 4 Always
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 3.36 1.5 Always
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 3.36 1.5 Always
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 3.18 Always

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4. Levels of Trust
3.00

2.45
2.50
2.27 2.27
2.09
2.00
2.00

1.50

1.00

0.50

0.00
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

4. Levels of Trust Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 2.00 2.5 Disagree
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 2.09 2.5 Disagree
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.27 1 Disagree
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 2.45 2.5 Disagree
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 2.27 3 Disagree
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 2.22 Disagree

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2.1 Knowledge on Social Media

3.90
3.88
3.88

3.86 3.85

3.84 3.83
3.82
3.80
3.80
3.78
3.78

3.76

3.74

3.72
2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5

Weighted Means

2.1. Knowledge on Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

social media
2.1.1 I can create and 3.88 1 Strongly Agree
login to my social media
account.
2.1.2 I can communicate 3.85 2 Strongly Agree
with other people using
social media.
2.1.3 I can post photos 3.80 4 Strongly Agree
and videos on social
media.
2.1.4 I am aware of the 3.83 3 Strongly Agree
presence of scammers in
social media.
2.1.5 I am aware of fake 3.78 5 Strongly Agree
news in social media.

Total Means 3.80 Strongly Agree

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3.1 Falsification
3.45
3.40 3.39

3.35 3.34
3.29
3.30
3.24
3.25
3.20
3.15 3.12
3.10
3.05
3.00
2.95
3.1.1 3.1.2 3.1.3 3.1.4 3.1.5

Weighted Means

3.1. Falsification Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.1.1 I see social media 3.12 5 Always
posts forging official
announcements to stir
confusion (e.g., edited
official announcements
on class suspensions).
3.1.2 I encounter social 3.24 4 Always
media posts on relevant
issues containing spliced
or edited videos of
public announcements
intended to make the
message unclear or
confusing.
3.1.3 I encounter social 3.34 2 Often
media posts containing
misquotes of celebrities,
public officials, and
other prominent
personalities.
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3.1.4 I see social media 3.39 1 Always

posts that use headlines
that exaggerate stories.
3.1.5 I come across 3.29 3 Always
social media posts with
false data intended to
mislead people.

Total Means 3.28 Always

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3.2 Concealment
3.45

3.40 3.39
3.37
3.35

3.30 3.29 3.29

3.25 3.24

3.20

3.15
3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5

Weighted Means

3.2. Concealment Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.2.1 I come across 3.24 4 Always
authors or original
posters of some social
media posts that appear
to be dummy accounts or
internet trolls who hide
their identities.
3.2.2 I encounter social 3.29 3.5 Often
media posts that do not
cite reliable sources for
the information they
provide.
3.2.3 I see social media 3.29 3.5 Always
posts that do not contain
the full context of the
issue being discussed.
3.2.4 I encounter social 3.37 2 Often
media posts containing a
one-sided narrative
without discussing other
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sides or perspectives that

are significantly relevant
to the issue.
3.2.5 I see social media 3.39 1 Always
videos with deleted
portions intended to
conceal the whole
context of an issue.

Total Means 3.32 Always

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3.3 Equivocation
3.25
3.22
3.20
3.20

3.15
3.12
3.10 3.07
3.05
3.00
3.00

2.95

2.90

2.85
3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5

Weighted Means

3.3. Equivocation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.3.1 I see social media 3.00 5 Always
posts that use idioms
instead of
straightforward words in
presenting information.
3.3.2 I encounter social 3.20 2 Always
media posts that use
vague words that can be
easily misinterpreted or
may have double
meanings.
3.3.3 I come across the 3.07 4 Always
use of hyperbolic words
in social media posts to
mislead people (e.g.,
stating "the traffic was a
million miles long"
instead of "the traffic
flow was heavy.").
3.3.4 I see social media 3.22 1 Always
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posts that use

euphemistic words to
make the statement seem
less offensive (e.g.,
stating "letting someone
go" instead of "firing an
employee").
3.3.5 I come across 3.12 3 Always
social media posts with
words that have different
meanings in various
languages or dialects.

Total Means 3.12 Always

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3.4 Misinformation
3.22

3.20 3.20

3.18 3.17
3.16
3.15
3.14
3.12
3.12
3.10
3.10

3.08

3.06

3.04
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

3.4. Misinformation Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 3.10 5 Always
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 3.17 2 Always
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.15 3 Always
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 3.20 1 Always
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 3.12 4 Always
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 3.15 Always

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4. Levels of Trust
3.00
2.93
2.90 2.85

2.80
2.71
2.70
2.63
2.60
2.54
2.50

2.40

2.30
3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5

Weighted Means

4. Levels of Trust Weighted Mean Rank Interpretation

3.4.1 I see social media 2.63 4 Agree
posts with pictures that
have no connection to
the context of the story.
3.4.2 I encounter social 2.71 3 Agree
media posts with
headlines that do not
appear to come from the
same source as the
content.
3.4.3 I come across 2.93 1 Agree
social media posts with
grammatical errors that
change the meaning of
the story.
3.4.4 I observe social 2.85 2 Agree
media posts that offer
information not officially
published by the author
or organization they
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claim to be from.
3.4.5 I notice social 2.54 5 Agree
media posts that are not
cited or dated properly,
making them confusing.

Total Means 2.73 Agree