IMPACT OF MEDIA LITERACY EDUCATION ON CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AMONG NIGERIA YOUTHS: A STUDY OF AJAYI CROWTHER UNIVERSITY, OYO
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the impact of Media Literacy Education on critical thing
among undergraduate students at Ajavi Crowther University, Oyo Nigeria, in
response to the growing challenge of misinformation and media manipulation.
Utilizing a survey-based approach A quantitative method was employed through
the distribution of structured 430 copies of questionnaire out of which 399 were
properly filled and returned a selected The research found out that 88.3% of
respondents were familiar with Media Literacy pry through social media (49-4%)
and formal education (22:3%). The majority perceived Media Literacy as useful
(54.2%) or very useful (36.8%), with 53,4% reporting enhanced critical thinking
skills, particularly in analyzing information, identifying Bases, and detecting fake
news Over 90% noted positive academic imports. However, challenger included
limited access to Media Literacy resources (42-44%) and how peer-sharing of
knowledge (22 Grounded in Critical Thinking Theory and Uses and Gratifications
Theory, the findings affirm Media Literacy's role in fostering critical engagement
with media and supporting academic and societal outcomes. The study highlights
the need for improved resource access and structured peer-learning opportunities
to maximize Media Literacy Education's benefits among Nigerian youths
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