ERIC Number: EJ997071
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Mar
Pages: 15
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Developing a News Media Literacy Scale
Ashley, Seth; Maksl, Adam; Craft, Stephanie
Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, v68 n1 p7-21 Mar 2013
Using a framework previously applied to other areas of media literacy, this study developed and assessed a measurement scale focused specifically on critical news media literacy. Our scale appears to successfully measure news media literacy as we have conceptualized it based on previous research, demonstrated through assessments of content, construct, and predictive validity. Among our college student sample, a separate media system knowledge index also was a significant predictor of knowledge about topics in the news, which suggests the need for a broader framework. Implications for future work in defining and assessing news media literacy are discussed. (Contains 4 tables and 50 notes.)
Descriptors: News Media, Role, Democracy, Citizenship Education, Media Literacy, Development, Measures (Individuals), College Students, Measurement Techniques, Predictive Validity, Knowledge Level, Test Reliability
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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