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The following systematic literature review is going to examine how the use of X, formerly known as Twitter, impacts the spread of misinformation around the January 6th insurrection. Academic research on the January 6th insurrection, social media use, voting in the United States, and popular media sources, such as CNN and The Washington Post, will be utilized to understand the generation of misinformation.

The January 6th insurrection has different perspectives on who should be held accountable and why. This research study will seek to understand right, left, and independent voter standpoints related to race, gender, and sexuality. While reviewing scholarly articles and databases, it was difficult to find Conservative academic papers. However, evidence is available in other media that are opinion based.

“The riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was a significant historic event. After former President Trump spoke to supporters near the White House, some of them stormed the Capitol, initiating a riot that resulted in four deaths, injuries to more than 50 police officers, and a nearly 7 hour delay in the certification of President Biden’s election victory” (Calvillo et al., 2023; Elias et al., 2021; Lonsdorf et al., 2022). Results are not expected to prove a specific idea, but rather reveal patterns related to X use and the internalization of misinformation. This research will explore the question, how did the insurrection of January 6th impact how men in young adulthood perceive information on X (formerly Twitter)?

Publication Date

4-30-2026

Keywords

January 6th, Culture, Misinformation

January 6th Insurrection & Implications of Misperception, Misunderstanding, and Its Impact on U.S. Culture: A Macro Systematic Literature Review

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