Developing a causal model of media literacy based on metacognitive skills, self-regulation learning strategies and self-efficacy with the mediation of creative thinking in students

Background and Aim: Some research has been conducted on the determinant of media literacy. However, this is less done in a causal mode.  Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a causal model of media literacy based on metacognitive skills, self-regulatory learning strategies and self-efficacy mediated by creative thinking in students. Methods: For this purpose, 318 students of Azad University, North Tehran Branch were selected as the subjects by available sampling method.  Data were collected using the Media Literacy Questionnaire, Wells Metacognitive Skills, Pintrich and De Groot Self-Regulatory Learning Strategies, Schwarzer Self-Efficacy, and Abedi's Creative Thinking. Data were analyzed with the aid of structural equation modeling and AMOS-graphic software. Results: The results showed that the fit of the proposed conceptual model of the research is approved, and all the three predictor variables of metacognitive skills, self-regulated learning strategies and self-efficacy mediated by creative thinking effect on media literacy. Conclusion: The findings of the present study can be used by universities, educational centers, IRIB, cultural centers and other related experts and can play a role in the development and improvement of media literacy