Motives for Spreading Rumors on the Internet in Jordan: An analytical study of the content of the rumors published on the " Haggak Taarf " platform

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the number and types rumors recorded by "Haggak" platform, which was established Jordanian government address published on Internet. aimed reveal motives behind publication these identify targeted parties.
 Methods: survey method adopted for study, utilizing content analysis form as a tool collecting rumors, analyzing their contents, drawing conclusions. sample exclusively included 62 platform in 2020.
 Results: results showed that health field accounted 61% total, primarily due implementation preventive measures during COVID-19 pandemic. Economic constituted 23% while political comprised 8%. Multiple digital communication channels 35% sources rumors. WhatsApp second most common source, accounting 24% followed Facebook at 18%, Twitter 10%. Rumors originating from journalism 9% total.
 Conclusion: found prominent spreading were, order, misleading falsifying facts rate 52.1%, undermining citizens' confidence 17.7%, inciting fear terror 15%.