Data of Does Language Matter The Influence of Linguistic Ambiguity on Bilinguals' Susceptibility to Misinfo
Abstract
This study investigates how language context and linguistic ambiguity interact to shape bilinguals’ susceptibility to misinformation. While the Foreign Language effect (FLe) suggests that using a non-native language promotes deliberative reasoning, its role in misinformation detection remains contested. To address this, a sample of 229 Chinese-English bilinguals evaluated several misinformation statements in a 2 (Language: L1 vs. L2) × 2 (Linguistic Ambiguity: Low vs. High) between-subjects design.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Misinformation and Its Impacts
Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
Deception detection and forensic psychology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 15 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset