Media Literacy and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, older people

Ofcom today publishes three separate research audits assessing the extent of adult media literacy amongst: minority ethnic groups; disabled people; older people. These follow Ofcom's overarching report, published on 3 March, on media literacy amongst adults in the UK. Ofcom defines media literacy as the ability to access, understand and create communications in a variety of contexts. Under Section 11 of the Communications Act 2003, Ofcom is required to bring about, or to encourage others to bring about, a better public understanding of the nature and characteristics of material published by the electronic media and its various delivery systems. The audit focuses on the four main digital platforms, with analogue TV and radio included where relevant. The full reports can be found by following the links below:

Media Literacy Audit: Report on media literacy amongst adults from minority ethnic groups
Media Literacy Audit: Report on media literacy of disabled people
Media Literacy Audit: Report on media literacy amongst older people