Development and Validation of the Media Health Literacy Scale: Assessment Tool Development Study
The MHLS was developed and validated in a step-by-step process to assess individuals' ability to access, critically evaluate, and communicate health-related information through media platforms. This validated tool can serve in identifying deficiencies in specific MHLS areas and subsequently providing targeted education.
Authors
- Yun Mi Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8267-9453)
- Youngshin Song (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2203-5840)
- Seungyeon Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3327-3534)
- Euni Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4487-4450)
- Sangyoon Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6198-6254)
- Hye-Sun Jeong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7947-1996)
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Chungnam National University (KR)
- Kongju National University (KR)
- New Generation University College (ET)
- Gongju National University of Education (KR)
- Dankook University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2025-03-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/62884
- Primary Topic
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00