Abstract

This study examines the information practices of Chilean university students in a politically polarized context characterized by misinformation and information fatigue. It focuses primarily on Journalism students who, due to their academic training, should have the necessary tools to confront situations of information disorder. To this end, the relationship between the concept of information credibility and the field of study of Chilean university students is analyzed through a survey (n=338). The main objective is to delve into the study of information behavior and media literacy competencies of university students. The results show that Journalism students do not display a higher level of credibility toward the news than students of other disciplines. Additionally, the participants' political identity and engagement are unrelated to information credibility.