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Fostering Media Literacy: A Systematic Evidence Review of Intervention Effectiveness for Diverse Target Groups

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  • Leen d'Haenens

    (Media Culture & Policy Lab, KU Leuven, Belgium)

  • Joyce Vissenberg

    (Media Culture & Policy Lab, KU Leuven, Belgium)

  • Marit Puusepp

    (Institute of Education, University of Tartu, Estonia)

  • Natalia Edisherashvili

    (Institute of Education, University of Tartu, Estonia)

  • Diego Martinez-Castro

    (Media and Communications Department, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK)

  • Ellen Johanna Helsper

    (Media and Communications Department, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK)

  • Łukasz Tomczyk

    (Institute of Education, Jagiellonian University, Poland)

  • Tania Azadi

    (Media Culture & Policy Lab, KU Leuven, Belgium)

  • Sylwia Opozda-Suder

    (Institute of Education, Jagiellonian University, Poland)

  • Erika Maksniemi

    (Department of Education, University of Helsinki, Finland)

  • Guna Spurava

    (Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, Tampere University, Finland)

  • Katariina Salmela-Aro

    (Department of Education, University of Helsinki, Finland)

  • Niina Sormanen

    (Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of Jyväskylä, Finland)

  • Sini Tiihonen

    (Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of Jyväskylä, Finland)

  • Terhi-Anna Wilska

    (Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of Jyväskylä, Finland)

  • Lauri Hietajärvi

    (Department of Education, University of Helsinki, Finland)

  • Gemma Martínez

    (Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising, University of the Basque Country, Spain)

  • Nekane Larrañaga

    (Department of Sociology and Social Work, University of the Basque Country, Spain)

  • Maialen Garmendia

    (Department of Sociology and Social Work, University of the Basque Country, Spain)

  • Rubén Olveira-Araujo

    (Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising, University of the Basque Country, Spain)

  • Verónica Donoso

    (Media Culture & Policy Lab, KU Leuven, Belgium)

  • Margus Pedaste

    (Institute of Education, University of Tartu, Estonia)

  • Dominika Sepielak

    (Institute of Education, Jagiellonian University, Poland)

Abstract

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.

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  • Leen d'Haenens & Joyce Vissenberg & Marit Puusepp & Natalia Edisherashvili & Diego Martinez-Castro & Ellen Johanna Helsper & Łukasz Tomczyk & Tania Azadi & Sylwia Opozda-Suder & Erika Maksniemi & Guna, 2025. "Fostering Media Literacy: A Systematic Evidence Review of Intervention Effectiveness for Diverse Target Groups," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 13.
    • Handle: RePEc:cog:meanco:v13:y:2025:a:8901
    DOI: 10.17645/mac.8901
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