Shifting Paradigms of Pre-Covid and Post-Covid Literature on Media Literacy: A Bibliometric Study

Abstract

The study aims to explore the transformative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on media literacy research, investing trends in publication, authorship, network visualization of co-authorship and co-occurrence of keywords, source preferences before and after the global crisis. The study conducted through a comprehensive analysis of the literature published in the SCOPUS database from 2016-2019 (Pre-COVID) and Post-COVID (2020-2023). The findings reveal a significant surge in media literacy publications, shift towards collaborative research with a notable increase in co-authorship after COVID-19. The study also underscores the rising prominence of certain journals, such as Journal of Media Literacy Education, Post-COVID. This study contributes valuable insights into the evolving landscape of media literacy research, emphasizing the critical role of the discipline in navigating the challenges posed by the digital age and the COVID-19 pandemic.