The dynamics of media literacy index among Ukrainians as an indicator of resistance in the information warfare

This article examines changes in media consumption among the Ukrainian audience, its perception of the national information space, and its sensitivity to various forms of distorted content (manipulation, fake news, disinformation) before and after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The empirical foundation of the study is based on three waves of a nationwide survey commissioned by the NGO "Detector Media" conducted in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Based on these surveys, an index of media literacy among Ukrainians was calculated—a composite indicator of the population’s media competence. The survey results indicate that, under the impact of the intense information warfare waged by Russia against Ukraine, the overall media literacy index of the Ukrainian audience has undergone significant changes.

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