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Media Literacy as Resilience: A Conceptual Framework

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  • Olga Pasitselska

    (Research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies, University of Groningen, The Netherlands)

  • Annamária Neag

    (Research Centre for Media and Journalism Studies, University of Groningen, The Netherlands)

Abstract

Throughout the years, media literacy has been considered an aid for many societal ills in the Western world: from fighting against stereotypical representations of different (marginalized) groups to combating mis- and disinformation. However, these educational initiatives build upon a Western view of the world, and do not take into account issues faced by societies in permanent crisis. The aim of this article is to propose a conceptual framework called H.E.L.P. that positions media literacy as a form of resilience in areas fraught with wars, migration, famine, climate catastrophe, and other adversities. In the H.E.L.P. framework, we identify four core elements: habit (focusing on media use and media environment); escapism (focusing on entertainment and media avoidance); listening (discussing attentiveness to affective and bodily reactions); and participation (highlighting active engagement with media). We discuss implications for media literacy research and provide guidelines for practitioners.

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  • Olga Pasitselska & Annamária Neag, 2026. "Media Literacy as Resilience: A Conceptual Framework," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 14.
    • Handle: RePEc:cog:meanco:v14:y:2026:a:11458
    DOI: 10.17645/mac.11458
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    1. Markéta Supa & Lucie Römer & Vojtěch Hodboď, 2022. "Including the Experiences of Children and Youth in Media Education," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 10(4), pages 391-399.
    2. Çiğdem Bozdağ & Annamária Neag & Koen Leurs, 2022. "Editorial: Inclusive Media Literacy Education for Diverse Societies," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 10(4), pages 248-255.
    3. Markéta Supa & Lucie Römer & Vojtěch Hodboď, 2022. "Including the Experiences of Children and Youth in Media Education," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 10(4), pages 391-399.
    4. Çiğdem Bozdağ & Annamária Neag & Koen Leurs, 2022. "Editorial: Inclusive Media Literacy Education for Diverse Societies," Media and Communication, Cogitatio Press, vol. 10(4), pages 248-255.
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