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Social Media and Slacktivism in Young People's Life
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Abstract This study examined such issues as social media in personality development and their influence on the development of public activism among young people. We also estimate the efficiency that various forms of information exchange have (shared or anonymous). The empirical base of the research includes ... view more
This study examined such issues as social media in personality development and their influence on the development of public activism among young people. We also estimate the efficiency that various forms of information exchange have (shared or anonymous). The empirical base of the research includes sociological surveys held in Kazakhstan. We did a content analysis of frequently visited profile social media pages. The study found that the people who openly share on social media are more inclined to real-life engagement in public campaigns. Vice versa, anonymous support to the measures that are valuable to the community makes inclination of users to following real-life behaviors less likely. We believe that the social activism of young people should not only be targeted at an individual but must also serve the interests of governments and those of society. Overall, the Internet and online communities play a positive role in decision making on challenges in society and among young people.... view less
Classification
Impact Research, Recipient Research
Interactive, electronic Media
Free Keywords
Slacktivism; social media; online activism; young people; politics; political activity; cultural perception; social groups, information society.
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
Page/Pages
p. 515-524
Journal
Media Watch, 11 (2020) 3
ISSN
0976-0911
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0