Digital Natives, Critical Strangers: The Challenge of Student Critical Literacy in Indonesia's Post-Truth Era

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Qualitative study explores critical digital literacy and misinformation among university students in Indonesia, suggesting curriculum changes.

Seventy-five percent of Indonesian students reported believing hoaxes at least once, highlighting significant challenges in critical literacy.
Only three out of eight participants consistently verified online content, indicating a reliance on emotional and viral cues.
The qualitative descriptive method involved semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis of data from eight university students.
The findings imply a need for educational reforms to enhance critical digital literacy, integrating ethical and emotional dimensions.

Fitriani et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative study explores critical digital literacy and misinformation among university students in Indonesia, suggesting curriculum changes.