Researching Media Literacy: Pitfalls and Possibilities (original) (raw)

Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education

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Research in media literacy has evolved significantly, presenting scholars with both opportunities and challenges. This paper emphasizes the importance of qualitative methods in understanding media literacy, advocating for approaches that consider subjective experiences and interactions with media texts. It calls for further exploration of how these interactions shape comprehension and composition, while outlining potential future research directions that could lead to a more profound understanding of media literacy in educational contexts.