Social Media Literacy – As an emerging concept that remains underdeveloped in the literature, it is presented as a relevant framework for understanding how individuals interact with digital platforms.
Through a systematic review, the authors aimed to descriptively analyze the main definitions and competences associated with social media literacy.
To achieve this, a literature search was conducted in the Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus databases, covering publications between 2010 and 2021 and limited to scientific articles in English and Spanish, with a total of 15 studies selected after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Findings indicate that social media literacy builds on traditional media literacy while integrating the specific characteristics and implications of digital platforms. It is closely linked to the development of cognitive competences, with critical thinking playing a central role, alongside socio-emotional and technical competences shaped by social context.
Authors also highlight the influence of social, cultural, economic, and political contexts, as well as the distinct cultures of different platforms, in shaping users’ experiences and interactions on social media.
Learn more about this review here: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148807
Reference
Polanco-Levicán, K., & Salvo-Garrido, S. (2022). Understanding Social Media Literacy: A Systematic Review of the Concept and Its Competences. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(14), 8807