Socialization of Village Literacy on Smart Reading and Broad Perspective (Mawas) in Purbalingga Regency

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Background: Strengthening literacy in rural communities is increasingly urgent in the digital era, where reading habits compete with high screen exposure and rapid information circulation. Beyond basic reading skills, communities require critical awareness to evaluate information credibility and reduce misinformation risks.

Aims: Strengthening literacy in rural communities is increasingly urgent in the digital era, where reading habits compete with high screen exposure and rapid information circulation. Beyond basic reading skills, communities require critical awareness to evaluate information credibility and reduce misinformation risks.

Methods: The program employed a participatory and dialogic approach involving 65 residents consisting of adults, adolescents, and children. Activities included interactive literacy discussions, guidance on identifying misinformation, and encouragement of family-based reading practices. Evaluation was conducted using a 10-item Likert-scale questionnaire administered before and after the intervention, complemented by qualitative reflections from selected participants.

Result: The findings demonstrated a substantial improvement in literacy awareness, with mean scores increasing from 26.4 to 37.3, representing a 41.3 percent gain. Participants showed enhanced understanding of information verification practices and stronger commitment to fostering reading habits within families. Qualitative insights confirmed shifts toward more reflective information consumption and renewed motivation to cultivate literacy culture.

Conclusion: The MAWAS literacy socialization model effectively strengthened literacy awareness and critical information engagement within a rural community. Participatory village-based literacy initiatives can function as catalytic mechanisms for sustaining reading culture and enhancing community resilience in digital environments.