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This research aims to explore the self-perception of digital literacy and critical thinking among master's students in the context of disinformation.

April 26, 2026Education SciencesOpen Access

Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Gaps and Training Opportunities in the Post-Truth Era

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MRMónica Rodríguez-DíazTecnológico de Monterrey RFRaúl Rodríguez FerrándizUniversity of Alicante

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Quantitative study identifies gaps in digital literacy and critical thinking among master's students, suggesting training opportunities for countering disinformation.

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This research aims to explore the self-perception of digital literacy and critical thinking among master's students in the context of disinformation.
Non-experimental descriptive design
Survey conducted with a self-administered online questionnaire including 53 items
Sample includes 72 master's students from three Spanish universities (October 2024–March 2025)
97% of students use Instagram, and 96% use WhatsApp for information
65% are aware of disinformation on social media but take limited countermeasures
Only 25% can identify a professional fact-checking organization

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Rodríguez-Díaz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edabb84a46254e215b392f https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16050684

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Quantitative study identifies gaps in digital literacy and critical thinking among master's students, suggesting training opportunities for countering disinformation.

Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Gaps and Training Opportunities in the Post-Truth Era

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Digital Literacy and Critical Thinking in Higher Education: Gaps and Training Opportunities in the Post-Truth Era

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