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Digital literacy and critical thinking as factors in the effectiveness of combatting disinformation in the media environment

Author
Mykhailo Leha
Year
2025
Publisher
Social Sciences & Humanities Open
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Abstract
The spread of fake content in the digital environment requires not only technological solutions, but also the formation of sustainable user skills — digital literacy and critical thinking. This article examines the role of these factors in combating disinformation and analyses educational and social strategies for developing media literacy. It presents the results of research in the field of information perception and resistance to manipulation. Emphasis is placed on the synergy between technical and cognitive methods of protecting users from fake content. The aim of this article is to define the importance of digital literacy and critical thinking as key factors in reducing the impact of disinformation on users of digital platforms.
Language
ENGLISH
Keywords
Digital Literacy, Misinformation and Disinformation, Media Literacy, Media Education
Tags
Media analysis, Information disorder

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