Fake news, phishing, and fraud: a call for research on digital media literacy education beyond the classroom

The Internet poses a variety of risks at both the individual and societal levels including scams and the spread of misinformation. Older adults are especially vulnerable to many of these risks. This paper argues that one important strategy for combating such threats is through digital media literacy...

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Published in:Communication education 2018-10, Vol.67 (4), p.460-466
Main Author: Lee, Nicole M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Education
Computer Mediated Communication
Computer Software
Cybercrime
Deception
Digital broadcasting
digital media
fake news
Information Security
Information Sources
Internet
Intervention
Media Literacy
Misconceptions
News Reporting
Older Adults
Privacy
Risk
Social Media
Teaching Methods
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Summary:The Internet poses a variety of risks at both the individual and societal levels including scams and the spread of misinformation. Older adults are especially vulnerable to many of these risks. This paper argues that one important strategy for combating such threats is through digital media literacy education. Although a good deal of research on digital media literacy for children exists, very little research exists on effective digital media literacy instructional interventions for adult populations. Specific directions for future research are offered.
ISSN:0363-4523
1479-5795
DOI:10.1080/03634523.2018.1503313