Fostering Media Literacy: A Systematic Evidence Review of Intervention Effectiveness for Diverse Target Groups
Investigating the effectiveness of media literacy interventions is essential to identify the most promising programs. This 2022 systematic evidence review, guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline, aimed to collect and synthesize scientific evidence on effective media literacy intervention programs across different target groups and the used frameworks. A comprehensive search across major scientific databases (Web of Science, Scopus, ProQuest, Communication & Mass Media Complete, and Education Resources Information Centre) and rigorous screening and coding processes identified 119 studies on media literacy intervention effectiveness and outcomes. This review offers valuable insights into the current state of media literacy intervention research, emphasizing the importance of considering diverse target groups and exploring a wide range of outcomes to enhance our understanding of these interventions’ impact.
Authors
- Maialen Sorkunde Garmendia Larrañaga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7268-4286)
- Tania Azadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6731-0797)
- Guna Spurava (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5323-9806)
- Sylwia Opozda-Suder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4891-7075)
- Marit Puusepp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3366-0526)
- Margus Pedaste (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5087-9637)
- Natalia Edisherashvili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2682-955X)
- Erika Maksniemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2413-5095)
- Leen d’Haenens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7847-9996)
- Lauri Hietajärvi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2149-9237)
- Rubén Araujo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4797-8746)
- Ellen Helsper (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0852-2853)
- Terhi‐Anna Wilska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7516-7356)
- Niina Sormanen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2336-9655)
- Nekane Larrañaga Aizpuru (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8062-3544)
- Joyce Vissenberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3211-7612)
- Gemma Martínez Fernández (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6463-4238)
- Katariina Salmela‐Aro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1901-4712)
- Dominika Sepielak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4302-2520)
- Łukasz Tomczyk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5652-1433)
- Sini Tiihonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9632-6169)
- Verónica Donoso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0478-9881)
- Diego Martinez-Castro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3040-6293)
Institutions
- Jagiellonian University (PL)
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- Tampere University (FI)
- University of the Basque Country (ES)
- Institute for European Environmental Policy (BE)
- University of Tartu (EE)
- London School of Economics and Political Science (GB)
- University of Jyväskylä (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Media and Communication
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.17645/mac.8901
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 12.58
Funders
- UK Research and Innovation
- European Commission
- Eesti Teadusagentuur
- Academy of Finland
- Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek
- Narodowe Centrum Nauki
- Tartu Ülikool
- Vlaamse regering
- Arts and Humanities Research Council
- Agencia Estatal de Investigación