Exploring the relationship between media literacy, online interaction, and civic engagement

IF 3 3区管理学 Q1 COMMUNICATION

Information Society Pub Date : 2023-05-17 DOI:10.1080/01972243.2023.2211055

Sora Park, J. Lee, T. Notley, M. Dezuanni

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Abstract

Abstract Internet and media use can provide accessible, diverse, and timely opportunities for civic engagement. However, to use media and the internet to interact and collaborate, citizens need to be equipped with particular skills and knowledge. This study draws on a national survey of Australian adults (N = 3,510) to examine how media abilities and online interaction activities are related to their civic engagement. The findings suggest that the more active people are online, interacting with content or other people, the more likely they are to be engaged in civic activities. The data also shows that those with a higher level of confidence in their media abilities are more likely to engage in more civic activities. A broader understanding of the multidimensional characteristics of media literacy is needed to consider the role online interaction activities and media literacy abilities play in contributing to civic engagement. At the same time, the research suggests that equipping citizens with media literacy as well as enabling them to use the interactive functions of digital media can increase citizens’ civic engagement.

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探讨媒体素养、在线互动和公民参与之间的关系

摘要互联网和媒体的使用可以为公民参与提供方便、多样和及时的机会。然而，要利用媒体和互联网进行互动和合作，公民需要具备特定的技能和知识。这项研究借鉴了一项针对澳大利亚成年人的全国性调查（N = 3510）来研究媒体能力和在线互动活动如何与他们的公民参与相关。研究结果表明，人们在网上越活跃，与内容或其他人互动，他们就越有可能参与公民活动。数据还显示，那些对自己的媒体能力有更高信心的人更有可能参与更多的公民活动。需要更广泛地理解媒体素养的多维特征，以考虑在线互动活动和媒体素养能力在促进公民参与方面发挥的作用。与此同时，研究表明，让公民具备媒体素养，并使他们能够使用数字媒体的互动功能，可以提高公民的公民参与度。

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期刊介绍： The Information Society is a multidisciplinary journal intended to answer questions about the Information Age. It provides a forum for thoughtful commentary and discussion of significant topics in the world of information, such as transborder data flow, regulatory issues, the impact of the information industry, information as a determinant of public and private organizational performance, and information and the sovereignty of the public and private organizational performance, and information and the sovereignty of the public. Its papers analyze information policy issues affecting society. Because of the journal"s international perspective, it will have worldwide appeal to scientists and policymakers in government, education, and industry.