Abstract:

The article covers reflection in the field of scope of dissemination/proliferation of information by internet users and  impact of media coverage. The starting point for research was to find answers for crucial question: Are internet users are aware of the impact of the information on their making - decisions process? The question allowed the adoption of the initial thesis that the dissemination of information can be a crucial for users of the ability to influence their worldview and decisions. The aim of the study was to measure the level and extent of information provision by users, analysis of the types of information provided, users' awareness of the possibility of influencing on their decisions and worldview. The results of the conducted research can make an important contribution to international research. In turn, among quantitative research methods, intensively was used statistical analysis and a diagnostic sounding survey. The source material included both: open access and published studies in specialist journals. The mentioned, empirical methods included the following: a diagnostic sounding survey - conducted in the form of surveys using the CAWI technique.