Elements of Critical Thinking Used in Decision-Making Process by Romanian Media Consumers

Abstract

This paper tries to reveal the potential impact of critical thinking skills on Romanian media consumers. Nowadays, individuals are constantly exposed to large amounts of information through media, so it is essential to have the ability to critically evaluate and make informed decisions about the content they consume. This paper aims to explore the relationship between critical thinking skills, media consumption and decision-making processes. The objectives of this paper are to assess perceptions of critical thinking skills among media consumers by determining how they evaluate content. Second, the paper investigates the correlations between critical thinking skills, trust in media and decision-making processes, exploring how these factors are interrelated. Lastly, the research also considers the influence of demographic factors, such as education level, gender and age, on critical thinking skills in the context of media consumption. The results of the research reveal several significant findings. It was found that respondents generally perceive personal critical thinking skills as important in the effective use of media, and those who are in the habit of critically evaluating content are more likely to exhibit this behavior consistently.