Original scientific paper

Media Literacy and Developmental Tasks: A Case Study in Germany

Senta Pfaff-Rüdiger ; Department of Communication Science and Media Research, University of Munich, Munich, Germany
Claudia Riesmeyer ; Department of Communication Science and Media Research, University of Munich, Munich, Germany
Anna Kümpel orcid.org/0000-0001-7184-4057 ; Department of Communication Science and Media Research, University of Munich, Munich, Germany

Abstract

This article presents a skill-based media literacy model which can help to explain digital inequalities. The model integrates the everyday life of children and their developmental tasks. Under this concept, users are media literate if they are able to fulfil their developmental tasks successfully by using the media and to reflect upon the consequences and risks of their media use. In 2011, 82 German boys and girls were interviewed to gain a better understanding of the connections between internet use, media literacy and digital inequalities.

Keywords

media literacy; developmental tasks; internet; digital inequalities; qualitative approach

Hrčak ID:

96362

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/96362

Publication date:

17.12.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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