FILONOVA A. INTEGRATIVE MODEL OF MEDIA SECURITY IN THE UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. LIFELONG EDUCATION: The 21st Century.
2026. Vol. 14. No. 1. DOI: 10.15393/j5.art.2026.10964


Vol. 14. No. 1.

Education Management in an open global society
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INTEGRATIVE MODEL OF MEDIA SECURITY IN THE UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

FILONOVA Anna S.
PhD in Psychology, Associate Professor; Associate Professor, Department of Advertising and Public Relations in the Media Industry
Moscow Polytechnic University
(Moscow, Russian Federation)
annasf76@mail.ru
Keywords:
media security
media education
media literacy
information security
higher education
integrative approach
digital environment.		 Abstract: the relevance of this study is driven by the growing media risks in the context of higher education digital transformation, where students and faculty actively interact with digital platforms, social networks, and multimedia content. Insufficient media competence and the lack of systemic protective measures increase the vulnerability of educational process participants to disinformation, cyber threats, and manipulative media influence. The aim of the research is to theoretically substantiate and develop an integrative model of media security in the university educational environment. The methodological basis is an interdisciplinary approach combining the ideas of media education, information security, and educational psychology. The study employs theoretical analysis of Russian and international research, content analysis of regulatory documents, and conceptual modeling. An original integrative media security model is proposed, comprising four interrelated components: educational, technical, psychological, and organizational-managerial. The mechanism of synergistic interaction between model components is conceptually described. Specific examples of integrative approach implementation in Russian and foreign universities are presented. Implementing the integrative model creates conditions for developing safe media behavior skills among students and faculty, reduces media risks, and strengthens the university's information culture. The practical significance lies in the applicability of the proposed model for developing university educational programs and policies.
Paper submitted on: 09/26/2025; Accepted on: 02/16/2026; Published online on: 03/26/2026.

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