Social Analysis on Media Influences: Critical Analysis on False Information

Authors

  • Christian Paraan

Keywords:

false information, information literacy, responsible media use

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Information literacy researchers regularly generate excellent, evidence-based guidelines in verifying the credibility of the information. These guidelines that are implemented often fail. In the study, the researcher saw different ways of spreading untrue information. In this study, the researcher focused on determining the cause of false information through media influences that were strongly described in evidence and theory.

 

METHODS

A descriptive type of research design was used. Using a simple random sampling scheme, the researcher conducted a survey with academic strand students. One hundred ninety-two Grade 12 students enrolled in the academic track responded to a survey-questionnaire checklist. Further, this process of research involves the compilation of data in order to examine assumption or to answer question covering the common condition of the subject of study, with data collected through quantitative analysis of the extent of social issues on media influences and critical analysis on false information.

 

RESULTS

Many students who participated in the survey perceived notable problems with the assessment tools, which stem mainly from the profile of the respondents and the extent of social issues on media influences. In some instances, where media producers sound highly involved, students expressed that they can be a good contributor and sharer of false information and there is a relationship across the respondents' profile and the dependent variable. Responsible media use was determined on the respondent was highest. Verification of information's credibility was seen high in all areas.

 

DISCUSSIONS

The results reveal the need for seminar involvement in any media and information literacy in order to have a society free of false information. Mitigation of false information will fail when mentors do not take an active role in the effective responsible use of media. Information literacy was a constant factor in the success of innovation. 

Published

2019-01-18