一项澳大利亚研究证实，短期媒体素养培训能够有效增强老年人辨别虚假信息的能力。研究团队对79名澳大利亚参与者（55岁以上）进行了为期60分钟的培训课程，向他们传授识别虚假信息、进行事实核查以及寻找可靠信息源等技能[1]。课程结束后，参与者的媒体素养水平平均提升了23%，判断信息可靠性的能力提高27%，对在线导航的自信心增加了32%[1]。三个月后的追踪测试显示，这些改进成效仍然保持稳定，参与者的表现仍比课程前高11%[1]。
图书馆试点项目进一步验证了该课程的实用价值。在参与试点的受训者中，97%表示愿意向朋友推荐该课程[1]。然而，全国范围内的调查发现了一个现实障碍——尽管99%的图书馆工作人员认为媒体素养是重要工作，但仅有10%的工作人员认为自己具备足够的能力来支持相关培训[1]。研究人员在课程设计中融入了"知识谦虚"的概念，将其视为培训成功的关键要素[1]。
A new study demonstrates that a single 60-minute media literacy training program can substantially enhance older adults' ability to identify misinformation.[1] Researchers in Australia trained 79 participants aged 55 and over in skills including recognizing false information, fact-checking techniques, and locating reliable sources.[1]
The results showed marked improvements across multiple measures. Participants' overall media literacy levels increased by an average of 23%, while their ability to judge information reliability improved by 27%.[1] Confidence in navigating the online environment rose by 32% among those who completed the training.[1] When participants were reassessed three months after the program, their performance remained 11 percentage points higher than before the course.[1]
The training's practical impact was evident in a library pilot initiative, where 97% of participants indicated they would recommend the program to friends.[1] However, the study also revealed a significant gap in institutional preparedness: while 99% of library staff nationwide acknowledged media literacy as important work, only 10% felt they possessed sufficient capability to support patrons in this area.[1] The curriculum incorporated the concept of "intellectual humility" as a key element of its success.[1]
