New Media Studies
abbas asadi; Ahmadreza Masoudi; Ahmad Bahraini
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The state of media literacy of Iranian political elites
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The state of media literacy of Iranian political elites
abstract
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The method used in this research was Delphi, which was conducted in three stages and the form of an in-depth interview. To select the interviewees, parameters such as a long history of presence in the political scene, media activity, especially virtual media, or familiarity with media advertising techniques , party communication, have been taken into consideration. After identifying them, they were invited to interview by sending an invitation letter. Further, by using an in-depth interview and in the form of a panel, the opinions of the participants were evaluated and questioned. In the first round of Delphi Interviews , 16 One of the participants Coding became and 48 subindex From Interviews , To got it At far Second Delphi 48 subindex To Hand came To Specialists and professors of political science and communication Supply became until the At Status item the existence or absence of it among the political elites to declare their opinion and position; And Also amount importance Each Identify the following indicators among the political elites.
The findings of the current research were categorized and analyzed into 4 strategies, 12 main indicators, and 48 sub-indices. The strategies were: 1- personal bio strategy 2- bio-organizational strategy 3- bio-communication strategy 4- bio-social strategy. Although different nominal indicators were obtained in the process of interviewing and coding, all the resulting strategies and indicators refer to the basic components of media literacy and the goals and expectations that have been addressed and discussed by scholars in various research. Is; Therefore, in naming these strategies as a functional road map of Iranian political elites, the title of life in measuring media literacy has been used, Media literacy is a means of living in a new ecosystem where today's political elites are engaged in providing political and social activities at the community level. One of the strategies of the upcoming research is "bio-individual strategy" . This strategy deals more with the media literacy of political elites based on analytical understanding . Analytical understanding is one of the basic components in media literacy , which lead to content production, and finally, through content production, functional and intellectual distinction in media literate elites. "Bio-organizational strategy" is one of the results of acquiring media literacy in the political elites, which mostly refers to the organization, formulation, guidance, and management of media flows and public opinion under the political goals of the country's political elites. "Bio-communication strategy" is one of the most important manifestations of media literacy in political elites. The nature of the extensive communication of politicians in the media environment and the resulting products are included in this strategy. The strategy of "social life" is another important strategy in the study of media literacy of political elites. This strategy looks at different political and social aspects, their roles and functions social and political activities .
To increase the media literacy of political elites in four strategies:
1- personal life strategy, 2- organizational life strategy, 3- communication life strategy, and 4- life strategy, the following measures are necessary:
Ability Use From Technology Day Including Computer To Processing And Production Information;
Ability conclusion , At item Relationships Ali And disabled, between Reports , media And reaction General;
Ability diagnose the effect of distortion, stereotyping, Advertising, And Violence At The media visual;
Ability diagnosis interpretation And To Existence to bring Pictures visual;
Ability Consumption critical And No passive From media;
Ability to analyze social, political, And Economic The media
Keywords: media literacy, social media, political elites.
Ability diagnose the effect of distortion, stereotyping, Advertising, And Violence At The media visual;
Ability diagnosis interpretation And To Existence to bring Pictures visual;
Ability Consumption critical And No passive From media;
Ability to analyze social, political, And Economic The media
Keywords: media literacy, social media, political elites.
New Media Studies
Seyed mohammad reza Maddah; Ehsan Shahghasemi; Mozhgan Sabet Teimouri
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This study aims to develop a model for an effective domestic messaging application by focusing on users' media literacy, employing a literature review to identify 66 initial indicators which were refined through three rounds of fuzzy Delphi analysis with 14 media experts and university professors, resulting ...
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This study aims to develop a model for an effective domestic messaging application by focusing on users' media literacy, employing a literature review to identify 66 initial indicators which were refined through three rounds of fuzzy Delphi analysis with 14 media experts and university professors, resulting in 51 validated indicators categorized into seven key dimensions: (1) data protection and privacy, (2) user experience and capabilities, (3) support and sustainability, (4) social networking and collaboration, (5) technical advancement and compatibility, (6) performance and efficiency, and (7) access and usability. The findings reveal that developing an effective domestic messaging application requires prioritizing accessible resources and social collaboration tools, followed by enhancing technical performance and user adaptation, while also ensuring service stability, quality, and robust data protection. Practical recommendations include creating media literacy education platforms, conducting training workshops and webinars, implementing regular application updates, and establishing strong cybersecurity measures to safeguard user privacy and data security.
Extended Abstract:
Introduction
This study develops an optimized model for domestic messaging platforms by focusing on users' media literacy as a critical success factor, addressing the growing national need for reliable local messaging services amid increasing digital communication demands. As messaging applications become essential tools in Iran's digital ecosystem, the research identifies key performance indicators and integrates media literacy components to propose a comprehensive development framework for domestic platforms that balances technical quality with user education.
Importance and Necessity of the Research
Messaging applications have become indispensable digital tools, serving critical functions in information dissemination, social communication, and commercial transactions. In Iran's unique digital landscape - characterized by widespread reliance on foreign platforms alongside growing privacy concerns and access restrictions - the imperative for developing robust domestic messaging solutions has intensified. Yet existing local platforms continue to underdeliver on user expectations, largely due to their failure to incorporate media literacy principles as foundational elements in platform design and development strategies.
Media Literacy and Its Role in Domestic Messaging Platforms
Media literacy encompasses the competencies to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media content, enabling users to critically interpret messages and engage with them intelligently. Within domestic messaging platforms, this literacy extends beyond content comprehension to include responsible content creation. Users require the skills to leverage messaging features effectively while mitigating risks associated with misinformation and harmful material. This study systematically identifies and categorizes the critical indicators influencing both platform efficiency and user media literacy development in domestic messaging environments.
Research Methodology
This study employed a descriptive-exploratory research design utilizing the fuzzy Delphi technique, beginning with a comprehensive literature review that identified 66 preliminary indicators of messaging platform efficiency, which were subsequently refined through three iterative rounds of expert evaluation involving 14 media and communications specialists to yield 51 validated indicators categorized into seven core dimensions that collectively influence both media literacy development and platform effectiveness.
Key Identified Indicators
Data Protection and User Privacy:As a fundamental requirement for messaging platforms, this dimension encompasses: (1) end-to-end message encryption, (2) compliance with international security standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001), and (3) robust user data protection protocols. These measures collectively address growing user concerns about personal information security in digital communication environments.
User Experience and Features:An intuitive user experience with efficient features - including a user-friendly interface, robust multimedia file support, and advanced communication capabilities - serves as critical factors for both attracting new users and maintaining long-term engagement on messaging platforms.
Support and Stability:Reliable technical assistance and consistently stable service performance constitute fundamental requirements for ensuring user satisfaction in messaging platforms.
Networking and Social Collaboration:Platform capabilities including group management systems, channel-based communication, and integrated social tools actively foster meaningful interactions while enhancing user engagement metrics.
Technical Advancement and Compatibility:Effective messaging platforms require continuous upgradability to meet evolving user demands while maintaining robust adaptability to technological advancements and industry shifts.
Technical Performance and Efficiency:Optimal operational efficiency – characterized by seamless performance, uninterrupted stability, and high-speed responsiveness – constitutes essential requirements for sustaining user retention in messaging platforms.
Accessibility and Usability:The messaging platform must ensure universal usability by accommodating diverse user needs, varying access requirements, and comprehensive accessibility features for individuals with disabilities.
Research Findings
The study identifies critical success factors for developing effective domestic messaging platforms: (1) Primacy of user security and privacy through strict adherence to international standards like ISO/IEC 27001, (2) Optimization of user experience via intuitive interfaces and efficient functionality to drive adoption and retention, and (3) [additional factors from your research.
The study emphasizes media literacy education as a critical component for responsible platform engagement, recommending structured training initiatives - including workshops and skill-building programs - to enhance users' critical evaluation capabilities. These measures directly correlate with improved trust metrics and satisfaction levels in messaging platform utilization.
Implementation Recommendations
Based on the research findings, the study proposes these key measures for enhancing domestic messaging platforms:
Educational Development: Conduct workshops and training programs to strengthen users' media literacy skills
Security Upgrades: Implement advanced security mechanisms to safeguard user data and privacy
Experience Enhancement: Deliver regular platform updates and improved technical features to increase user satisfaction
Social Features: Develop integrated platforms for effective group interactions and social networking
Conclusion
This study establishes that effective domestic messaging platforms necessitate integrated attention to four critical dimensions: (1) robust security protocols, (2) optimized user experience, (3) reliable technical support, and (4) comprehensive user education. The research particularly highlights media literacy as a pivotal factor enhancing both platform efficacy and user safety, with demonstrated positive effects on engagement metrics. Implementation of the proposed framework can facilitate development of capable domestic messengers that simultaneously address core communication requirements while advancing users' digital media competencies through built-in educational components.
Mohamad Hosein Ansari Jafari; mohammadreza rasooli; Nastaran Khajeh Noori
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Today, adolescents exist in a complex global society, encompassing both its positive and negative aspects, as well as their real-world society. This dual existence is largely attributable to their extensive and prolonged use of media, particularly cyber space and social media platforms. The most significant ...
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Today, adolescents exist in a complex global society, encompassing both its positive and negative aspects, as well as their real-world society. This dual existence is largely attributable to their extensive and prolonged use of media, particularly cyber space and social media platforms. The most significant challenge posed by this situation pertains to the threat of conflicting values and culture. It may initially appear that this challenge, which is both global and ubiquitous, can be addressed through media literacy. The efficacy of media literacy in building resistance against the threats posed by media messages and the necessity to further strengthen or enhance it are crucial considerations. This study aimed to explore the correlation between critical thinking skills and religious commitment with media literacy in a sample of 205 final year high school students. The findings indicated that, based on the multiple regression model, there is a significant correlation between the research variables with a significance level above 0.05 and the adjusted coefficient of determination (0.58) also reveals that the data fits well and the research hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, to enhance the effectiveness of media literacy, critical thinking and the cognitive and value systems can be used as valid approaches. Furthermore, the relationships between the variables in relation to the research's theoretical framework reveal that critical thinking holds a procedural nature, religious commitment possesses a value-based and criterion-based nature, while media literacy embodies a structural nature.Introduction For a considerable period, media literacy has been the primary means of empowering audiences to counteract the threats posed by media messages. Media messages persistently influence every audience in myriad aspects, even affecting their reasoning and logical system by creating both overt and covert connections between data and messages. In contrast, the primary protective response of the audience is automatic data processing. Automatic and involuntary processing acts as the first line of defense against the overwhelming flood of data and information. Consequently, the question arises: is this automatic reaction sufficient?Enhancing the audience's intellectual capacity and their ability to generate meaning in pursuit of truth is achieved through media literacy. This objective is realized through the critical thinking skills and the audience's cognitive system, which encompasses a valid, standard, and valuable set of principles. These two crucial elements form the "face" and "substance" of a person's cognitive structure within the "audience empowerment platform." Both of the aforementioned elements possess an independent nature and are outside the scope of media literacy. In fact, media literacy serves as a structured and flexible framework aimed at standardizing critical thinking skills and methods for evaluating messages with the goal of discovering truth and defense against threats. It also functions as a set of standards and underscores three primary requirements: information diversity, value system, and message analysis system as its fundamental components. These requirements respectively pertain to the enhancement of cognitive domains, the development and reinforcement of a valid value system for the audience, and the skill of message analysis (Masterman, 1980: 21). In essence, these requirements provide the foundation for a secure encounter between the audience and media, in the face of the dense volume of information and threats posed by media. The question arises: what relationship exists between media literacy and the aforementioned two elements, namely critical thinking and the valid criteria of the audience, and how should this relationship be analyzed and interpreted?The central inquiry of this study concerns the relationship between critical thinking and religious commitment with media literacy. Consequently, the subsequent hypotheses were examined:There exists a significant correlation between the level of critical thinking and religious commitment with the level of media literacy.There is a significant relationship between the level of critical thinking and the level of religious commitment.There is a significant correlation between the subscales of critical thinking, religious commitment, and media literacy.MethodologyIn this study, a survey methodology was employed with an explanatory approach and a correlational statistical method. The dependent variable in this research is media literacy, while critical thinking and religious commitment serve as the independent variables. For this study, three quantitative tests were conducted using the scoring method based on the Likert scale:1- Worthington's religious commitment test comprising 10 items with a total score of 50; it has two subscales: intrapersonal commitment and interpersonal commitment.2- Ricketts' critical thinking test with 33 items and a total score of 165, containing three subscales: creativity, maturity, and commitment.3- A media literacy test encompassing 22 items and a total score of 110, spanning five subscales: understanding, awareness, selection, criticalThe research tests were administered to 203 final-year high school students in the fourth educational region of Tehran. To facilitate comparison of the test results, scores were normalized as a percentage. The obtained scores were subsequently evaluated to analyze the subjects' performance. The internal validity of the researcher-developed questionnaire was determined by soliciting the opinions of 35 professors from across the country, utilizing the Lawshe model. This evaluation led to the confirmation of 22 items, demonstrating an overall reliability ratio of 0.36. The reliability of the research questionnaires was assessed through the calculation of Cronbach's alpha using SPSS software. The resulting Cronbach's alpha for media literacy, critical thinking, and religious commitment were 0.88, 0.85, and 0.94 respectively, indicating satisfactory reliability across all three variables in this study.DiscussionIn line with the cognitive theory of media literacy, audience intelligence and their ability to control optimally hinge entirely on cognitive growth and development in various domains. These domains encompass a hierarchical progression, from the lowest to the highest level. The standards, requirements, and key principles of media literacy function as a structured, standardized system to guide practical patterns of analysis and reasoning. Subsequently, while critical thinking is widely regarded as an established scientific discipline in its own right, it can be effectively integrated within the framework of media literacy's structure, prerequisites, and standards. This integration serves to enhance the recognition and promotion of the effectiveness of media literacy. Alternatively, the social theory of media literacy holds that media literacy cannot exist independently and detached from the social and institutional structures of the society in which it functions. Hence, beyond media literacy and critical thinking, it is imperative to give due consideration to possessing a cognitive system rich in "reference values and criteria". Such a system should align with the social structure of the audience and uphold the principle of "shared meaning-making" in media literacy.ConclusionsThe outcome of the hypothesis test in this research reveals that critical thinking bears a stronger association with media literacy compared to religious commitment. This finding emphasizes the importance of applying the principles and rules of critical thinking skills to augment the effectiveness of media literacy. Additionally, the values accepted by the audience exhibit a direct and relatively strong relationship with media literacy, regardless of the general and partial divergences among them. It is likely that the relatively weaker relationship observed between religious commitment and media literacy, in contrast to the association with critical thinking, reflects the absence of a robust and inherent value system within the structure of media literacy. This absence may impede the reliance on a standard value system for the study and analysis of media literacy.Each subscale of religious commitment, along with the total score, displayed a direct correlation with media literacy in this study. The degree of correlation exhibited between the subscales of religious commitment (intrapersonal commitment and interpersonal commitment) and media literacy indicated that the weakest intensity of the relationship revolved around the subscale linked to awareness. Consequently, the Pearson correlation coefficient between the specified subscales and the subscale of awareness of hidden objectives in media literacy equates to 0.11 and 0.07, respectively, which corresponds to weak and insignificant correlations. Moreover, the findings of the tests reveal that the weak relationships of these subscales are associated to aspects that rely on active and volition-based training. These concerns pertain to cognitive domains and awareness that is contingent upon the learning process. Aspects such as possessing knowledge of principles, familiarization with methods, rules, and standard doctrines, might not appear plausible without systematic training and instruction, as acquiring knowledge and expertise spontaneously seems implausible.
Razieh farshid; faezehsadat bahrololoumi tabatabai; nosrat riahinia
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The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the concepts of media literacy and computer literacy based on the works indexed in the Web of Science .The present study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in terms of methodology with a scientometric approach in which network analysis techniques ...
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The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare the concepts of media literacy and computer literacy based on the works indexed in the Web of Science .The present study is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive in terms of methodology with a scientometric approach in which network analysis techniques have been used. The research community of scientific products is related to the subject of media literacy and computer literacy.Findings indicate that 1736 works have been indexed in the field of media literacy and 772 works in the field of computer literacy. Fedro in the field of media literacy and Grasser AC have the most products in the field of computer literacy. Among the countries, the United States is in the first place in two areas, among which Iran with 11 works is in the position of 31 computer literacy and with 8 works is in the position of 19 media literacy. The co-occurence of media literacy works was 9 clusters and computer literacy works were 6 clusters. There are 327 common keywords in the thematic clusters of these two domains. Also, paying attention to the field of media literacy and computer literacy as one of the components of society can play an important role in the growth and promotion of individuals. In the analysis and results of the present study, suggestions were made for managers and politicians to better clarify the issues in this area and to invest better in its development.
SEYYEDEH FAHIMEH PARSAIYAN
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Social Networking Sites are playing a significant role in advertising. Besides the conventional commercial ads, a new type of advertising, called “channel ads” or “link exchange” is growing in Telegram and Eitaa messengers. Deploying a variety of persuasion techniques, these ads ...
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Social Networking Sites are playing a significant role in advertising. Besides the conventional commercial ads, a new type of advertising, called “channel ads” or “link exchange” is growing in Telegram and Eitaa messengers. Deploying a variety of persuasion techniques, these ads aim at persuading users to clink on the hyperlink and join the advertised channels. Given the novelty of the issue, the present study aimed at identifying the persuasion techniques deployed in “channel advertising”. The corpus consisted of 100 advertising posts in five popular Telegram and Eitaa channels. Content analysis of the posts revealed a variety of persuasion techniques including “Narratives”, “Promised land”, “Anchors’, “Attracting Titles”, “+18”, “Scarcity”, “ Fear Appeal”, and “ Special Target Group”. The findings of the study reveal that channel advertisers, like commercial advertisers, use or misuse target groups' needs, wants, desires as well as religious beliefs and values. The complexity of the virtual world definitely demands heightened attention to cultivating media literacy.
somayeh rastegari; abdolreza navah; aziz hazbavi
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The media literacy is considered as requirement in technology ear to train active and awarded citizens. The critical capability of media, skills to make programs and fair access to media and ability to control media usage are dependent on media literacy. A number of benefits of the media literacy can ...
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The media literacy is considered as requirement in technology ear to train active and awarded citizens. The critical capability of media, skills to make programs and fair access to media and ability to control media usage are dependent on media literacy. A number of benefits of the media literacy can be mentioned such as helping to awareness and understanding of the citizens of receiving massages from the media, having a critical approach to mentioned massages, wanting a right from the media atmosphere and having a share from the media atmosphere in accordance with the acceptance or the lack of acceptance. The goal of current research is to investigate sociological consequences of media literacy on awareness of citizenship rights and democracity among Ahvaz people were more than 18years. The research conducted as applied through descriptive-analytic research. It was a survey and used researcher-made questionnaire. The population of those were more than 18 years included 780728 citizens, after that 392 participant selected by Cochran formula. The results revealed that level of media literacy in Ahvaz was average. There was direct and significant relationship between media literacy-independent variable-, awareness of citizenship rights and democracity-dependent variables-. In fact improving media literacy cause to improve dependent variables.
Seyyed Emad Hosseini; Seyyed Emad Hosseini; marzieh piravi vanak; sanaa shayan
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Many scholars believed that the current cinema studies has reduced to a simplistic cultural critique. But at now we have a great legacy of the works in the cultural and cinematic studies outside of the western main tendency , without have attracted any necessary and appropriateattention towards their ...
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Many scholars believed that the current cinema studies has reduced to a simplistic cultural critique. But at now we have a great legacy of the works in the cultural and cinematic studies outside of the western main tendency , without have attracted any necessary and appropriateattention towards their nature and identity. This unfair neglecting mentioned above reminded to us the necessity for renewed focus and attention thecurrent cinematic resistance flows against the western mainstream. In the recent years, the de-westernizing of film studies approach as a novel method for standing towards the western cinematic hegemony, have taken into consideration from many of the world cinematic theorists and thinkers. The De-westernizing approach nowise means the complete denial, negation and rejection of the western cinematic`s forms, genres, products, thought, critics or even the ideological aspects of them, but simultaneously with respecting and regards to the values of the classic cinema studies(of the west), warns to the need of moving beyond the west mainstream and refused from the prevalent and common dichotomy of West/Other This article that is based on analytical-descriptive method and was conducted by using of library resources, seeking to illustrated how the de-westernizing approach as a new and novel method defined its targeting and purpose as the decentralization from the west, and not excommunication of the west or relocation of the central signifiers and the focuses.
jafar bahadorikhosroshahi; isa bargi
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The aim of this study was to the role of Media literacy for parents and social identity with media consumption students. The study was descriptive and correlational. The statistical community of the present study teenagers ranging 18 - 11 years studying inschools in the city of Ilkhechi (Tabriz) in the ...
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The aim of this study was to the role of Media literacy for parents and social identity with media consumption students. The study was descriptive and correlational. The statistical community of the present study teenagers ranging 18 - 11 years studying inschools in the city of Ilkhechi (Tabriz) in the academic year 2015-2016 and their parents ofsociety, the number of 123 people cluster random sampling method bailout between schools in the city of Ilkhechi have been chosen and investigated. To collect the data, and media consumption, media literacy and social identity were parents. Data analysis using Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise regression analysis was performed. The results showed that parents' media literacy social media consumption in adolescents is a significant positive relationship. Multiple regression analysis also showed that access to and use of the media, the ability to analyze and evaluate, individual and social identity, critical thinking, media and communication with media messages are able to predict the consumption of media, TV, radio, press, the Internet and mobile phones. According to media literacy and social identity so parents can have an important role in media consumption among adolescents.
Arian Taheri; Saied Bashir Hosseini
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In this article we suggest three theoretical realms to media literacy studies based on the three dimensional concept of media in Klaus Bruhn Jensen’s definition. After that, we develop the concept of computer games literacy corresponding to the three realms of media literacy. In Jensen’s ...
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In this article we suggest three theoretical realms to media literacy studies based on the three dimensional concept of media in Klaus Bruhn Jensen’s definition. After that, we develop the concept of computer games literacy corresponding to the three realms of media literacy. In Jensen’s definition, concept of “media” understand in three distinct levels: The first level is related to material and technological sense of media; second level is related to close examination on communicating potentials of media; and finally third level is related to social and institutional sense of media. Media literacy in framework of these three levels of media concept, gain distinct realms of detailed ideas for different kind of researches and studies. As a result, we suggest that “computer games literacy” has triple realms corresponding to three theoretical realms of “media literacy”. According to this receipt, we evaluate "Amnesty the Game" in the second part of the article from the perspective of triple realms of “computer games literacy”. Case Study of "Amnesty the Game" showed, how discursive means of the text reproduced in synergistic form in all of the three levels of media concept. This game practiced to expand the knowledge generated by user interaction with the virtual world of the text to the real and historical world through utilizing communicative strategies as: establishing somehow interactive communication with user; linking the virtual identity of the user in the world of the game with his virtual identity on Facebook as a social network.
Alireza Hoseyni Pakdehi; Hosnieh Al-sadat Shobeyri
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In different countries, media literacy education methods and success rates differ. For example, Canada, with its profound history in media literacy education, is the most successful country in the world, but despite widespread importance of media in Iran, media literacy education in this country is relatively ...
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In different countries, media literacy education methods and success rates differ. For example, Canada, with its profound history in media literacy education, is the most successful country in the world, but despite widespread importance of media in Iran, media literacy education in this country is relatively new.The present study compared performance of a model country in teaching media literacy (Canada) with a country new on this way (Iran). Therefore, the performance of Canadian Media Awareness Network that provides media literacy education via “Media Smarts Website” and Iranian “Media Literacy Website”, the only Persian website providing media literacy education, were compared using “content analysis" method. The main results are as follows: majority of the contents in Iranian Website were "informative" and "alarming", but most of the contacts in Canadian Website had features of a real “educational sources. Canadian Website developed educational contents using the theories proposed by media literacy experts; While Iranian website has not used these valuable sources.
Mehdi Montazerghaem; Mona Sha’ban Kasegar
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The present study is a research on the capabilities of women in the cyberspace. Regardless of the limitations of the real world, cyberspace can empower women participation and individual capabilities. If woman have the necessary skills and motivations, they can use the internet and content production ...
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The present study is a research on the capabilities of women in the cyberspace. Regardless of the limitations of the real world, cyberspace can empower women participation and individual capabilities. If woman have the necessary skills and motivations, they can use the internet and content production to their benefit. They can also make their voice heard and change the society’s stereotypes and images about them. However, there are requirements to achieve such goals. This study aims to find those requirements and investigate their impacts on the empowerment of women in the cyberspace. A questionnaire was prepared and given to the women active in the cyberspace. Data gathered through 429 completed questionnaires was analyzed using SPSS. The results show that different variables including purposeful activities, knowing other active women, level of activity and media literacy can improve women's capabilities in the cyberspace.
