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Can Media Literacy Intervention Improve Fake News Credibility Assessment? A Meta-Analysis
Chang Lu1,2, Bo Hu1, Meng-Meng Bao3
1School of Psychology, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China.
Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking
|March 14, 2024
Summary
Media literacy interventions significantly improve the ability to assess fake news credibility. Gaming interventions proved most effective, highlighting their potential in combating misinformation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Media Studies
- Education
Background:
- Fake news negatively impacts decision-making, political processes, and societal trends.
- Effective assessment of fake news is crucial for mitigating its harmful effects.
- Previous research on media literacy interventions for fake news assessment yielded inconsistent results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically analyze the effectiveness of media literacy interventions in improving fake news credibility assessments.
- To identify factors influencing the success of these interventions.
Main Methods:
- A meta-analysis was conducted on 33 independent studies.
- Data from 36,256 participants were included.
- Intervention effects on fake news credibility assessment were statistically examined.
Main Results:
- Media literacy interventions significantly enhanced fake news credibility assessments (Hedges' g = 0.53).
- Gaming interventions demonstrated the highest effectiveness among different intervention types.
- Intervention channel, measurement, and participant characteristics did not significantly affect outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Media literacy interventions are effective in improving individuals' ability to discern fake news.
- Gaming-based approaches show particular promise for enhancing fake news assessment skills.
- The positive effects of these interventions are robust across various contexts and participant demographics.
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