Media Competence in Journalism Education

Empirical Assessment in Chilean Universities

Authors

  • Mario Montaner Bastías Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción
  • Alicia Rey Arriagada Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción
  • Manuel Rivera Careaga Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v18.6308

Keywords:

Media competence, Media literacy, University students, Journalism, Disinformation

Abstract

This article presents a quantitative study on the level of media competence among journalism students from three Chilean universities. A questionnaire validated by the Alfamed Network and adapted to the Chilean context was applied, based on the model proposed by Ferrés and Piscitelli (2012) and structured into six dimensions. The analysis, conducted with Jamovi, included reliability tests and descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show a medium overall level, with strengths in language and interaction processes, and weaknesses in technology and aesthetics. It is concluded that this competence should be strengthened as a curricular axis in journalism education.

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2026-10-19

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Montaner Bastías, M., Rey Arriagada, A., & Rivera Careaga, M. (2026). Media Competence in Journalism Education: Empirical Assessment in Chilean Universities. VISUAL REVIEW. International Visual Culture Review Revista Internacional De Cultura Visual, 18(5), 167–180. https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v18.6308

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