Media and information literacy among mothers in the 21st century: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT: Background Media and information literacy (MIL) is one of the most essential competencies people need in the 21st century. Although extensive research has focused on children and students, the MIL status of mothers, who are not only huge seekers and consumers of media and information but also crucial interventionists in family MIL, remains in its infancy. Objective The objective of this scoping review is to systematically map the existing studies on mothers' MIL in the 21st century. Specifically, it aims to perform a bibliometric analysis of relevant research; clarify the condition of mothers' MIL in the 21st century; summarize the theoretical frameworks and measurement methodologies; and identify key influencing variables. Inclusion criteria All primary or peer-reviewed articles on mother

SUBMITTER: Jiang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510655 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature