Social Media Content Preferences and Political Participation among Nigerian Youths

Mande, Mande Ande; Mustapha, Lambe Kayode; Omar, Bahiyah; Mustapha, Maryam Lasisi; Ahmed, Ismail Sheikh Yusuf

doi:10.21018/rjcpr.2022.1.335

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“…In the digital age, social media has an important role to play in political participation, becoming increasingly relevant. Although social media promises broad connectivity and easy access to political information, uncertainty remains about its impact on substantial levels of political participation (Tariq et al, 2022;Mande et al, 2022). Factors such as platform algorithms, political polarization, and the dissemination of invalid or tendentious information can affect how individuals engage in the political process (Rahman et al, 2022).…”

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Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Political Participation: A Review of Empirical Studies

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Nungraha

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Politicians around the world are increasingly using social media platforms as a means to engage with the public and conduct election campaigns. However, the true impact of social media campaigns on political outcomes remains untested and empirical evidence is scant. This research aims to review the existing literature on this issue to explore the impact of social media on political participation. The widespread use of social media by the public has attracted the attention of politicians as a platform for election campaigns. This type of research is a literature review by analyzing previous research qualitatively. The results show that social media has a significant impact on political participation. Social media platforms provide powerful new tools for individuals to engage in the political process and make their voices heard. However, it is important to be aware of the potential challenges of using social media for political participation and to use it responsibly and ethically. Social media has a significant role in expanding access to political information, mobilizing public participation, and reaching marginalized voters. Social media provides an inclusive platform for individuals to participate in political discussions, organize political movements, and strengthen democracy by ensuring the voices of all citizens are heard. However, challenges such as the digital divide and imbalances in social media use also need to be addressed so that the full potential of social media in democracy can be realized. Therefore, joint efforts from governments, NGOs, social media platform providers and the general public are needed to ensure that social media is used responsibly and inclusively in supporting democratic political processes.

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Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Political Participation: A Review of Empirical Studies

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Guna,

Nungraha

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Sosyal Medya Kullanimi Yoluyla Si̇yasal Katilim: Bi̇r Si̇stemati̇k Derleme Çalişmasi

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Bu araştırmada sosyal medya kullanımı aracılığıyla siyasal katılımı inceleyen araştırmaların sistematik derleme yöntemiyle sentezlenerek birleştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu bağlamda Web of Science ve Scopus veri tabanları marifeti ile incelemesi yapılacak çalışmalara ulaşılmış, veri seçiminde amaçlı örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Örneklem 2012-2023 yılları arasında yayımlanan çalışmalardan oluşmaktadır. Makaleler aranırken political participation ve social media anahtar kelimeleri kullanılmıştır. Tespit edilen 143 makaleden 72'si ön inceleme sonrasında seçilmiş, daha sonra yapılan detaylı okuma sürecinde ise 41 makalenin doğrudan veya dolaylı olarak incelemenin amacı ile ilgili olduğu belirlenmiş ve bu makaleler çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Araştırma sonuçları incelendiğinde görüş birliği olmamakla beraber ana eğilimin sosyal medya kullanımının siyasal katılımı olumlu yönde etkilediği görülmektedir.

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Social Media Content Preferences and Political Participation among Nigerian Youths

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Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Political Participation: A Review of Empirical Studies

Exploring the Impact of Social Media on Political Participation: A Review of Empirical Studies

Sosyal Medya Kullanimi Yoluyla Si̇yasal Katilim: Bi̇r Si̇stemati̇k Derleme Çalişmasi

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