摘要：The present study investigated the university students’ attitudes toward hoaxes along with the potential determinants affecting their attitudes,sources the students usually access,and the impact of hoaxes toward the students’ life. The design of the study was a mixed method in which both written questionnaire and semi-structured interview were administered to the participants. The participants recruited are Law students departments who are currently studying in one of the state universities located in Serang Banten. Unlike the previous study,the finding indicates that the action of spreading or sharing hoaxes is not always negative. In fact,it can be used as a means for preventative measures. In case of the absence of the news from the mainstream media, the news from the alternative media constitutes inseparable information which makes them more alert toward any harmful occurrence. Some suggestions regarding this matter are offered.
