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

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 Spurava, Katariina Salmela-Aro, Niina Sormanen, Sini Tiihonen, Terhi-Anna Wilska, Lauri Hietajärvi, Gemma Martínez, Nekane Larrañaga, Maialen Garmendia, Rubén Olveira-Araujo, Verónica Donoso, Margus Pedaste and Dominika Sepielak
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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

Media and Communication, 2025, vol. 13

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.

Keywords: digital skills; effective interventions; impact assessment; media literacy; media literacy interventions; outcomes (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.17645/mac.8901

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