Improving Media Literacy Among Higher Education Students Through Vitagenic Information

This research investigates the influence of vitagenic information on enhancing media literacy among students in higher education. The primary focus is on how students can leverage their personal experiences and vitagenic learning to critically assess and interact with a wide array of media content...

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Main Authors: Darmonjon Maxmudova, Egambergan Khudoynazarov, Meruert Pazilova, Khairulla Alyaminov, Gulbahar Abilova, Zamira Sherimbetova, Sherzod Korabayev
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Published: Qubahan 2025-01-01
Series:Qubahan Academic Journal
Online Access:https://journal.qubahan.com/index.php/qaj/article/view/1230
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author Darmonjon Maxmudova
Egambergan Khudoynazarov
Meruert Pazilova
Khairulla Alyaminov
Gulbahar Abilova
Zamira Sherimbetova
Sherzod Korabayev
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Egambergan Khudoynazarov
Meruert Pazilova
Khairulla Alyaminov
Gulbahar Abilova
Zamira Sherimbetova
Sherzod Korabayev
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description This research investigates the influence of vitagenic information on enhancing media literacy among students in higher education. The primary focus is on how students can leverage their personal experiences and vitagenic learning to critically assess and interact with a wide array of media content in the current digital landscape. Background. As digital media and information become increasingly prevalent, students in higher education regularly encounter a significant volume of content that necessitates advanced critical evaluation skills. Vitagenic information, which refers to life experiences and practical knowledge, is essential in developing students' media literacy. By incorporating vitagenic learning, students gain the ability to discern credible information from misinformation, thereby improving their media engagement. Research Methods. The study employs a mixed-methods methodology, integrating both qualitative and quantitative data. Surveys were conducted with 200 university students to evaluate their existing media literacy levels and to determine how vitagenic experiences affect their critical thinking abilities. Additionally, focus groups were organized to collect detailed insights into how students utilize their vitagenic knowledge when consuming media. Results. Initial findings reveal a noteworthy relationship between students' personal experiences and their capacity for media analysis. Students with a robust background in vitagenic learning tend to achieve higher media literacy scores, especially in identifying biased or misleading content. Conclusion. The study's results indicate that incorporating vitagenic information into the curricula of higher education institutions could significantly bolster students' media literacy competencies. This method allows students to draw on their practical knowledge and life experiences, leading to more informed and critical interactions with digital media.
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spelling doaj-art-685214bb3cff4cc9a6aa760533c88a962025-02-03T10:11:19ZengQubahanQubahan Academic Journal2709-82062025-01-014410.48161/qaj.v4n4a12301230Improving Media Literacy Among Higher Education Students Through Vitagenic Information Darmonjon Maxmudova0Egambergan Khudoynazarov1Meruert Pazilova 2Khairulla Alyaminov 3Gulbahar Abilova 4Zamira Sherimbetova 5Sherzod Korabayev6Department of Psychology and Pedagogy, ISFT International School of Finance Technology and Science (Private University), Tashkent, 100140, Uzbekistan; Department of General Sciences, Mamun University, Khiva, 220900, Uzbekistan;Department of Pedagogy, Nukus State Pedagogical Institute. 230105, Nukus City, Uzbekistan;Department of Pedagogy, Berdakh Karakalpak State University, Nukus, 742012, Uzbekistan;Department of Information and Educational Technologies, Nukus Branch of the Tashkent University of Information Technologies named after Muhammad al-Khorezmiy, Nukus, 230100, Uzbekistan;Department of Psychology, Nukus Innovation Institute, Nukus, 230100, Uzbekistan;Faculty of Engineering-Technology, Namangan Institute of Engineering and Technology, Namangan, 160115, Uzbekistan. This research investigates the influence of vitagenic information on enhancing media literacy among students in higher education. The primary focus is on how students can leverage their personal experiences and vitagenic learning to critically assess and interact with a wide array of media content in the current digital landscape. Background. As digital media and information become increasingly prevalent, students in higher education regularly encounter a significant volume of content that necessitates advanced critical evaluation skills. Vitagenic information, which refers to life experiences and practical knowledge, is essential in developing students' media literacy. By incorporating vitagenic learning, students gain the ability to discern credible information from misinformation, thereby improving their media engagement. Research Methods. The study employs a mixed-methods methodology, integrating both qualitative and quantitative data. Surveys were conducted with 200 university students to evaluate their existing media literacy levels and to determine how vitagenic experiences affect their critical thinking abilities. Additionally, focus groups were organized to collect detailed insights into how students utilize their vitagenic knowledge when consuming media. Results. Initial findings reveal a noteworthy relationship between students' personal experiences and their capacity for media analysis. Students with a robust background in vitagenic learning tend to achieve higher media literacy scores, especially in identifying biased or misleading content. Conclusion. The study's results indicate that incorporating vitagenic information into the curricula of higher education institutions could significantly bolster students' media literacy competencies. This method allows students to draw on their practical knowledge and life experiences, leading to more informed and critical interactions with digital media. https://journal.qubahan.com/index.php/qaj/article/view/1230
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