ERIC Number: EJ1448347
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
EISSN: EISSN-1464-5289
Pseudoscientific Beliefs and Media Literacy
International Journal of Science Education, v46 n17 p1811-1825 2024
This study aims to investigate the potential correlation between pseudoscientific beliefs and media literacy among pre-service teachers. In this study, a survey method was conducted. The research group consists of 332 pre-service teachers from a state university. Data were collected using two Likert scales, one on media literacy and the other on pseudoscientific beliefs. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis and inferential statistics methods. As a result, although pre-service teachers have high media literacy, their pseudoscientific beliefs are also high. Pseudo-medical beliefs increase significantly as media literacy increases. However, it has no significant correlation with pseudo-physical and pseudo-predictive beliefs. Also, as dependency and confidence in the media increase, all types of pseudoscientific beliefs decrease.
Descriptors: Scientific Attitudes, Beliefs, Misconceptions, Media Literacy, Preservice Teachers, Medical Services, Foreign Countries, Public Colleges, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey (Ankara)
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