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Torabzadeh L, Shojaei V, Hami M, Hemati Moradabadi J. Presenting Solutions to Improve Media and Information Literacy among Sports Science Students of Universities in Mazandaran Province. RJMS 2022; 29 (7) :249-258
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Associate Professor, Department of Sports Management, Sari Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sari, IRAN , shojaei.vahid@yahoo.com
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Background & Aims: Media and information literacy refers to a set of skills and abilities that allow a person to search, evaluate, analyze, and use information effectively. In today's world, where information is spreading rapidly and access to various sources through various media has become very easy, the importance of media and information literacy is felt more than ever. In today's world, information is widely available to everyone, and students, as the new generation and future builders of society, are faced with a huge amount of data and various contents more than ever before. Due to this extent, the ability to manage, process, and analyze this information is of particular importance. Media and information literacy is a set of skills that allows people to use the available information and ensure its accuracy effectively. Students, especially in academic settings, continuously need access to information sources for their research, studies, and decision-making. The lack of media and information literacy among students can have serious consequences in various academic, research, and even personal dimensions. This lack means the inability to search, evaluate, analyze, and effectively use available information, which can lead to problems in understanding information correctly, relying on unreliable sources, and spreading false information. In academic environments, students are regularly confronted with large amounts of information in trticles, books, online data, and other sources. Without adequate media and information literacy skills, these students may have difficulty distinguishing credible from dubious sources and may not be able to properly assess which information is reliable and which is false or biased. The lack of this type of literacy can negatively affect the quality of research and scientific results of students. This situation not only hinders their academic progress but can also lead to the dissemination of false information in the scientific community. In addition, the lack of sufficient media literacy makes students more vulnerable to false or misleading information in the media and social networks. This deficiency can lead to the strengthening of false beliefs and unhealthy behaviors that have destructive effects on the individual and society. Therefore, the lack of media and information literacy is an important challenge for students that requires special attention from educational and cultural institutions. Improving these skills can help improve the quality of education, research, and individual and social empowerment of students. Therefore, investigating the state of media and information literacy among sports science students can help identify strengths and weaknesses in this field and provide solutions to improve these skills. This issue is not only effective in improving the educational and research quality of students, but it can also play an important role in preventing the spread of false information and increasing the level of public awareness. Therefore, the present study aimed to provide solutions for improving media and information literacy among sports science students of universities in Mazandaran province.
Methods: This research was qualitative. The statistical population in the qualitative part included two human societies and an information society (scientific and library resources). The human part of the statistical population of the research was made up of all those who were aware of the subject of media and information literacy in the field of sports and specifically included experts in the field of media, information technology, and sports management. A sufficient number of statistical samples were selected based on reaching the theoretical saturation of the research framework and were selected in a purposeful and accessible manner (16 people). The basis of the sample selection was that the selected people could contribute to the formation of the theory and the reproducibility of the findings. The information society also included library and scientific resources such as articles and books compiled in the field of media and information literacy. In the qualitative part, research tools included two library study tools and interviews. At first, library studies are conducted to check the current state of scientific resources related to the research topic. Methods and methods such as analysis of the conducted research, generation of information, and description of the desired situation were used. Then, after extracting the initial list of indicators, an exploratory interview was used to complete and develop the framework. The validity of the transcript of the library study and the interview tool was first evaluated using experts' opinions. Then, it was checked through the validity methods of coding and the agreement of the correctors (kappa coefficient, etc.). To investigate the ways to improve the media and information literacy of sports science students, it was done with a qualitative approach and by Max Kyuda version 18 software. In this way, the notes and audio materials from the interviews with 16 experts in sports, media, and information management were implemented along with the data collected from the study of 40 scientific documents including related articles and books through the software. The mentioned was analyzed.
Results: The qualitative results of the reflected research showed that to develop media and information literacy, it is necessary to act in three areas: access, evaluation, and application. For example, to improve the fields of sports science students, responsible and involved institutions should develop internet infrastructure and communication networks.
Conclusion: In general, it can be stated that the results of the research show that the development of media and information literacy among sports science students in Mazandaran universities requires focusing on three key areas: access to information, evaluation of information, and application of information. Improving access to reliable information sources is the first step in this direction, which enables students to access up-to-date scientific data. After that, it is necessary to strengthen the skills of information evaluation, so that students can evaluate the validity and accuracy of sources and avoid false or misleading information.
Methods: This research was qualitative. The statistical population in the qualitative part included two human societies and an information society (scientific and library resources). The human part of the statistical population of the research was made up of all those who were aware of the subject of media and information literacy in the field of sports and specifically included experts in the field of media, information technology, and sports management. A sufficient number of statistical samples were selected based on reaching the theoretical saturation of the research framework and were selected in a purposeful and accessible manner (16 people). The basis of the sample selection was that the selected people could contribute to the formation of the theory and the reproducibility of the findings. The information society also included library and scientific resources such as articles and books compiled in the field of media and information literacy. In the qualitative part, research tools included two library study tools and interviews. At first, library studies are conducted to check the current state of scientific resources related to the research topic. Methods and methods such as analysis of the conducted research, generation of information, and description of the desired situation were used. Then, after extracting the initial list of indicators, an exploratory interview was used to complete and develop the framework. The validity of the transcript of the library study and the interview tool was first evaluated using experts' opinions. Then, it was checked through the validity methods of coding and the agreement of the correctors (kappa coefficient, etc.). To investigate the ways to improve the media and information literacy of sports science students, it was done with a qualitative approach and by Max Kyuda version 18 software. In this way, the notes and audio materials from the interviews with 16 experts in sports, media, and information management were implemented along with the data collected from the study of 40 scientific documents including related articles and books through the software. The mentioned was analyzed.
Results: The qualitative results of the reflected research showed that to develop media and information literacy, it is necessary to act in three areas: access, evaluation, and application. For example, to improve the fields of sports science students, responsible and involved institutions should develop internet infrastructure and communication networks.
Conclusion: In general, it can be stated that the results of the research show that the development of media and information literacy among sports science students in Mazandaran universities requires focusing on three key areas: access to information, evaluation of information, and application of information. Improving access to reliable information sources is the first step in this direction, which enables students to access up-to-date scientific data. After that, it is necessary to strengthen the skills of information evaluation, so that students can evaluate the validity and accuracy of sources and avoid false or misleading information.
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