This recent review article explores the potential of media literacy as a response to the growing challenge of misinformation, an issue that has attracted increasing attention from academics, policymakers, and social media platforms. It focuses on assessing the effectiveness of media literacy strategies designed to help individuals better engage with and evaluate misleading content.
The authors used a rapid evidence assessment of research published between 2011 and 2021, examining studies at the intersection of media literacy and misinformation.
Results show that certain types of media literacy interventions are effective, particularly those that encourage conscious, rational engagement with content and support the development of critical thinking skills. However, the effects of these interventions vary over time, reflecting the complexity and evolving nature of media and information environments.
Learn more about this review here: https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/23549/5009
Reference
Anstead, Nick et al, “The Potential for Media Literacy to Combat Misinformation: Results of a Rapid Evidence Assessment”, International Journal of Communication19(2025), 2129–2151