The Dangers of Hoaxes and Efforts to Overcome them in the 2024 Indonesian Presidential Election

Abstract

Hoaxes are often the dominant element in every electoral process, whether in regional or presidential elections. The spread of fake news or false information through hoaxes can be done for a variety of purposes, ranging from jokes to serious political purposes. Incomprehension of political education and misuse of social media have become fertile fields for spreading hoaxes, especially in every election. In maintaining vigilance and facing the wave of hoaxes in the 2024 presidential election, research methods that can be used are content analysis and social network analysis. The purpose of this study is to detail the causes and consequences of the spread of hoaxes in the General Election, as well as present recommendations related to effective political education strategies to prevent and overcome the spread of hoaxes in the context of elections. This research is expected to contribute conceptually and practically to minimize the negative impact of spreading hoaxes on elections and increase public understanding of elections through the application of political education. To achieve this goal, this research will involve literature analysis and case studies of the spread of hoaxes in elections.