Abstract/Overview The study focuses on the influence of social media on youth leisure. The past has witnessed a growing interest among researchers in exploring the linkages between the media attitudes and behaviours of youth in Kenya In the context of increasing use of social media, research on the influence of social media on youth leisure is significantly low (Oriare 2010:13). As youth market expands and consumption power increases, communication researchers need to capture the latest tren...
Approximately half of the global population possesses a mobile phone, and 42% access the internet. Social media is one of the variables affecting sexual behavior among teenagers in today's society. This study was conducted to assess the contribution of social media usage to adolescent reproductive health services in the Tamale metropolis of the Northern Region of Ghana. The study design was a mixed method approach thus, qualitative and quantitative study design (cross- sectional study design ...
Abstract Several studies have been carried out on the role of social media in political democratization where most of the mbased on national elections in different countries.However,little attention has been given to university students who are increasingly utilizing social media as a way of engaging politically with aspirants, thereby influencing their voting patterns.Therefore,the focus of this study was to assess the utilization of social media in university students elections in Kenya. S...
Abstract: Technological advancements have transformed every sphere of human life. The advent of technology and social media has improved interaction and communication between people. This is because social media offers a fast and a cheap means of interacting and sharing information. Freedom of expression allows one to hold their own opinions and to express them freely. However, availability and convenience of social media, coupled up with freedom of expression and the inability to differenti...
Abstract: Social media has been used to advance political inquiry, interactions and broader public and international engagement. However, being a new technological advancement, there is little empirical evidence on its effectiveness as a stimulant to political participation. This study thus sought to empirically establish the relation between social media usage and youth participation in general elections in Kenya. The theoretical grounding for the study was informed by the cognitive engagem...
Abstract: The World Health Organization, different governments, health providers and other stakeholders are the main public health information disseminators, and they use different sources to share the information to the public. One of the most popular sources is social media as it reaches a wide following. However, not all information on social media platforms is always accurate. The creation and spread of unverified information during a pandemic is referred to as infodemics and it tends to...
Abstract: This study examines how social media was used by political parties in the 2021 general elections in Uganda. It specifically focuses on how the social media ban, imposed a few days to the elections by the government, affected the participation of political parties in the elections process. Key parameters in the analysis of this study include; the use of social media by political parties in the 2021 general elections in Uganda, the extent that the social media ban affected the prepar...
Abstract: The use of social media has advanced greatly over the years and become an integral part of domestic and international political communication. The focus of this research was investigating use of social media to influence government decisions in South Sudan. The study examined the significance of Facebook and Twitter in determining government planning policies. The study used qualitative data of twitter and Facebook accounts commentary on South Sudan based on public responses to maj...
Abstract: Foreign policies of different countries are prone to change if there is a change in their national security or if there are factors that tend to affect their stability as a country. A key factor affecting foreign policy in the modern era is the revolution of media. The media influences public opinion thus influencing foreign policy. Media has changed the approach used by people to exchange information and communicate, thus transforming the social, economic, and political landscapes...
Abstract: In the past 10 years, Kenya has seen a surge in terror related attacks characterized by unimaginable carnage to human life and property. The Kenyan government has been at the fore front of ensuring that radicalization is halted in all its roots but with the advent of social media at the turn of the century, these efforts have become a Herculean task and new frontiers of thinking needed to beef up the efforts. Radicalization by Al Shabaab operatives in Majengo has predominantly been...
Abstract: The debate on the effect of social media usage on national security has been receiving scholarly attention owing to the indispensable and critical role that social networking sites play in today's modem society. However, the debate has been inconclusive given that the current academic scholarship seems to produce varied results. To this end, this paper attempted to bridge conceptual and empirical gap by delving into the links of social media on national security in Kenya. To achiev...
Abstract: The Study sought to explore the use of Social Media as an Early Warning System for Electoral Violence in Nairobi County during 2013 And 2017 General Elections. The Study responded to the following research questions; how does social media assist in the early detection of electoral violence? To what extent does social media facilitate coordination of early intervention efforts during electoral violence? How does social media aid in the provision of real time information to diffuse p...
Abstract: The advancement of social media goes hand in hand with some maladaptive behaviors. Social media for example has appeared among emerging adults who are in search of their uniqueness and determination in life. Social media and depression have been studied independently or in relation to other constructs such as loneliness, relationship, academic performance. Though many studies have been done separately on social media and depression, there appears to have no research about their ass...
Abstract: The social media is an essential tool for bringing people together globally. The social media helps shape perspectives both domestically and abroad. Social media diplomacy is an important tool in winning over local and international masses in this era of globalization, with its increased international dependence and competitiveness. Therefore, this study sought to determine the role of social media diplomacy in foreign policy decision-making in Kenya. The specific objectives of the...
ABSTRACT Today, the ongoing debate surrounding social media and their national security threats has gained much scholarly attention given their far-reaching implications on the society in general and diplomacy in particular. Hence, the study primarily explored social media and national security as new frontiers of digital diplomacy in contemporary Ethiopia. This study followed a qualitative approach as study design on the basis of interpretative research paradigm. Since the topic is a littl...