Contemporary Russian dissertation research on media education (2000-2025)

This article presents a bibliometric and content analysis of Russian dissertation research in the field of media education for the period 2000-2025. The author examines the evolution of scholarly approaches, the dynamics of research activity, and the interdisciplinary structure of this field. It is found that the development of media education is characterized by a wave-like nature, with publication activity peaking in 2011-2015. This is due to the digitalization of education and the growing interest in developing media competence among media audiences. The dominance of pedagogical sciences is noted, with significant contributions from philology, philosophy, and cultural studies, which confirms the interdisciplinary nature of the field. A shift in research focus toward higher education and adolescent school-age target audiences is observed, with preschool and secondary vocational education underrepresented. The geographic distribution of dissertation research demonstrates the concentration of scholarly activity in metropolitan and large regional centers. The article also presents the transformation of media education practices: from the focus on traditional media to the predominance of the digital environment, internet communications, and integrative approaches to media education. The theoretical analysis revealed the persistent prevalence of sociocultural and cultural paradigms in media education while maintaining the traditional importance of practice-oriented research. It is concluded that media education is transitioning to a comprehensive interdisciplinary model aimed at developing media competence, critical thinking, and social responsibility in modern media environment.

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