The Social Media and Digitalization of Political Participation in Youths: An Indonesian Perspective

Digitalization in the modern era has provided opportunities for the youths to participate in this information and social spheres. The concentrated use of social media has contributed to the astonishing factor among the voters where social media has changed the preferences of youths toward the right to vote. The research aims to investigate the contributions and preferences of youths toward political participation in the contemporary discussion in Indonesia. This research was quantitative research using a purposive random sampling technique to give equal opportunity to each respondent. The mode of data collection was an online survey. The majority of the respondents in this research were the student of the universities. Data were collected in April 2019 to examine the interest of youths in general elections in Indonesia. This research found that social media and Social Networking Sites (SNSs) have provided a unique platform to discuss political matters and ‘take apart’ in political discussions. Existing in-depth researches on this phenomenon show that political awareness among youths in Indonesia is an essential part and social media is the leading indicator. This research suggested some recommendations for to usage of social media for the socialization of youths.

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Recruitment Via Social Media: An Exploratory Study

Journal of Engineering & Technological Advances ◽

10.35934/segi.v1i1.89 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 89-93

Author(s):

Aida Maryani Bt Abd Rashid ◽

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Social Networking ◽

Social Networking Sites ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Job Applicants ◽

Social Media Platforms ◽

Online Recruitment ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Right ◽

Recruitment Tool

Recent studies have shown that social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, have become emergent agents for employer and recruitment Agents to search for potential employees to work for their companies. Employers and recruitment agents are using social networking sites for recruitment as these sites offers a vast database of people information. Social media has made an easy pathway for employers and recruitment agents to narrow down their search to the targeted group of people and hire the best employees, thus elevating online recruitment to greater height. However, there are risks associated with the use of social media as a recruitment tool and users must understand that once they become part of a social media community, their online profiles can be accessed by almost everyone. By knowing the risks and complications of social media, it will be a step in the right direction towards managing the apparent risks. The objective of this paper is to study how social media is used in attracting quality job applicants and examine the risk associated with social media recruitment.

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The Use of Social Media on Political Participation Among University Students: An Analysis of Survey Results From Rural Pakistan

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/2158244019864484 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 215824401986448 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Taufiq Ahmad ◽

Aima Alvi ◽

Muhammad Ittefaq

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Political Participation ◽

University Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Real Life ◽

Political Efficacy ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Political Awareness ◽

Political Activities ◽

Rural Pakistan

Over the last decade, extensive literature has been published regarding social media effects on real-life political participation. Many argue that social media stimulates online and offline political participation. This study investigates how online political activities impact political efficacy and real-life political participation among university students in rural Pakistan. In addition, this study also sheds light on the relationship between political activities and political awareness. We conducted an online survey of ( N = 200) male and female undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Narowal, Pakistan. We used Qualtrics software to distribute our survey among students for data-collection purposes. The results reveal that the majority of the students use social media for political awareness and information. Political efficacy is significantly based on online political participation. In addition to that, social media is a vital platform for netizens to participate in real-life political activities. In conclusion, the findings of the study suggest that online political activities strongly correlate to political awareness and offline political participation. In rural areas of Pakistan, the younger generations are very active on social media to participate in online and offline political happenings.

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Social Media Usage Among Rural Youth in Punjab

Indian Journal of Economics and Development ◽

10.35716/ijed/ns20-060 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 360-365

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Peer Pressure ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Rural Youth ◽

Media Usage ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Individual ◽

The Right

Social media has become part of our daily lives with a major impact on youth’s life. It changed the lives of people for the good but alongside created risks for the individual by impacting their behaviour and mental health as well as society alike. The present study was conducted to examine the pattern and purpose of social media usage among rural youth in rural areas of Ludhiana. Through a simple random sampling technique, a total of 150 respondents were selected from six villages of two blocks and were interviewed. YouTube and WhatsApp were the main sites on which the youth spent most of their time. While buying the phones, respondents prioritised the brand and quality of the phone whereas the selfie mode of the phone was least preferred during selection. The source of knowledge followed by source of entertainment was perceived as merits of social media whereas the demerits were undue peer pressure and communication gap within the family. The study suggested judicious use of social media in the right direction along with digital detox.

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Social Media Use During Social Gathering Among Youth: A Study on Moghbazar Area of Dhaka City

Advanced Journal of Social Science ◽

10.21467/ajss.8.1.205-219 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 205-219

Author(s):

Md. Tahsinul Haque ◽

Easrat Jahan Eyemoon ◽

Arifur Rahaman

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Social Networking Sites ◽

Online Survey ◽

Primary Objective ◽

Face To Face ◽

Technological Advances ◽

Social Gathering ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Impact

The rise of social media and continuous technological advances have had a significant impact on how people communicate. Social media sites include social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and any website that allows social interaction. Many studies have been conducted on the impact of social media, but this study is specifically based on the impact of social media on social gatherings in Dhaka. The primary objective of this study is to examine how the virtual world reshapes the way of social gathering. In this study, an online survey was administered to find out the level of engagement of social media during a social gathering. The researcher collected a total of 120 respondents using the purposive sampling method. Findings suggest that social media intensely affects social gatherings. Despite respondents' awareness of the decrease of face-to-face communication as a result of social media, more than 74 percent of respondents continue to use social media during a social gathering. Use of social media sites found to be harnessing the quality of conversation. While technology facilitates instant communication, it also harms regular interaction.

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The Impact of Social Networking Sites on the Youth with Special Reference to Chennai City

Shanlax International Journal of Management ◽

10.34293/management.v8i1.3167 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 61-68

Author(s):

C Vijai ◽

S M Suriyalakshmi ◽

D Joyce

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Social Networking ◽

Social Networking Sites ◽

Mobile Banking ◽

P Values ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Right ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

Chennai City ◽

The Impact

Objective: This study aimed to know the perception of individuals towards mobile banking and find out the satisfaction levels of users towards mobile banking.Methods: A prospective study was conducted among customers in Chennai, India. A total number of 155 participants. (Male 88, Female 66 and Prefer not to say 1). Data were processed and analyzed by the Statistical Package for social science. Descriptively analysis and chi squire was performed. P values < 0.05 were considered statistically significantResults: A total of 155 respondents of 56.77 percent of respondents are male, and 42.58 percent of respondents are female and prefer not to say 0.65 percent in the usage of Social Network Sites. It is found that the majority of respondents are Male. The majority of the respondents are the purpose of using social networking sites in (SSN) 24.52% just for fun and entertainment (SNS). Here the majority of the respondents are preferred social networking sites are Whatsapp.Conclusion: After getting all findings and discussed the end of collected data, the researcher recommends some measures to use of social media in the right direction and utilize social media favorable and appropriate manner to its users. Positive use of social media can develop the youth’s skill, better living style, Career, adopt new trends, and anthropology so on. The study is useful to the teacher, parents, educators in particular, and society in general to understand the behavior of the youth of today.

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To post or not to post? Exploring the motivations behind brand-related engagement types on social networking sites

Internet Research ◽

10.1108/intr-01-2020-0038 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Sevil Yesiloglu ◽

Juliet Memery ◽

Chris Chapleo

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Social Networking ◽

Social Networking Sites ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Online Survey ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Two Phase ◽

Content Type ◽

Brand Engagement ◽

Media Channels

PurposeThis study aims to investigate consumer motivations behind brand-related engagement on social media by exploring three different engagement types: consuming, contributing (to) and creating. Previous research suggests that many brands seek to engage with consumers via communications on social networking sites; however, most focus on quantitative metrics and measurement tools to evaluate such behaviour and so offer limited understanding and guidance. To address this gap, the current study utilises a mixed-method approach to investigate the motivations behind each brand-related engagement type to provide deeper insight into what motivates consumers to engage with brand-related posts on social networking sites. This study also aims to investigate whether the motivations between different engagement types exist and whether these vary between brands and other people's brand-related posts.Design/methodology/approachA two-phase integrated qualitative–quantitative research design was utilised. Twelve semi-structured interviews explored the range of consumers' brand engagement motivations before an online survey (N = 225) identified and confirmed the motivational similarities and differences between the three brand-related engagement types.FindingsDifferent motives influence each brand-related engagement type, bar the “enjoyment” motive, which triggers all three engagement types. Of particular interest is the identification of a new motive for engagement-seeking compensation that influences negative brand-related engagement.Practical implicationsThrough understanding what motivates consumers to consume, contribute and create, brands can tailor their marketing messages to each different brand-related engagement type. This will increase their engagement with consumers on social networking sites, as specific segments can be created by the brand to enhance their targeting strategies based on consumers' differing motivations within social media channels.Originality/valueThis study contributes a much-needed framework of motivations for brand-related engagement on social media, recognising variations in motivations by type of engagement (consume, contribute (to), create).

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Bypassing traditional sports media? Why and how professional volleyball players use social networking sites

Studies in Communication and Media ◽

10.5771/2192-4007-2019-3-287 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 287-310

Author(s):

Daniel Nölleke ◽

Thomas Birkner

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Social Networking Sites ◽

Media Coverage ◽

Online Survey ◽

Sports Journalism ◽

Sports Media ◽

Sports Communication ◽

Volleyball Players ◽

Traditional Sports ◽

Use Of Social Media

In recent years, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have become major players in sports communication. In this study, we focus on the motives for athletes’ use of social media. Applying a mediatization approach, we conceptualize social media as a possible means to bypass traditional (sports) journalism. For sport disciplines that receive minor media coverage, social media provides the opportunity to increase public visibility. Consequently, our study focuses on indoor volleyball as such a marginalized sport. The online survey results from all players of the 24 either all-male or all-female teams of the German first volleyball leagues are combined with a quantitative content analysis of the players’ social media activities. Results indicate that athletes evaluate traditional media coverage of their sport as negative and social media as extremely influential. Still, their postings on social media seem neither to aim at bypassing sports journalism nor to address sports fans directly. Instead, they use social media primarily to connect with friends and family. In conclusion, volleyball players have so far not embraced social media as a tool to promote themselves as sportspersons. At the moment, they do not exploit social media’s potential as channels for professional sports communication.

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Association between Social Media Use for Health Purpose and Depressive Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Survey (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.25007 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hee Yun Lee ◽

Yan Luo ◽

Cho Rong Won ◽

Jiyoung Lee ◽

Jeongwon Baik

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Social Networking Sites ◽

Inverse Relationship ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

The Relationship ◽

Health Purpose

BACKGROUND The use of social media or social networking sites (SNS) is increasing across all age groups, and one of the primary motives of using SNS is to seek health-related information. Although previous research examining the effect of SNS use on depression exist, studies regarding the effect of SNS use for health purpose on depression is limited. OBJECTIVE Our study aims to explore the relationship between SNS use for health purpose and depression across the four age groups (18-34 years old, 35-49 years old, 50-64 years old, and above 65 years old). METHODS A sample of 6,789 adults aged 18 and older was extracted from a 2017 and 2018 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS). Univariate and bivariate analyses to examine the association between each variable and four age groups were conducted. Multiple linear regression analyses to predict depression level among participants with use of SNS for health purpose were conducted. RESULTS SNS use for health purpose and depression were positively associated for three age groups but not for those 65 years or older (=0.13, P<0.05; =0.08, P<0.05; =0.09, P<0.05). Income and self-reported health status indicated an inverse relationship for all age groups. The relationship with marital status differed based on age group with 18 and 34 years old showing an inverse relationship (=-0.13, P<0.01) while 65 years or older showing a positive relationship (=0.06, P<0.05). Gender was positively associated among those in the 35-49 years old (=0.09, P<0.05) and 65 years or older (=0.07, P<0.05). Being Non-Hispanic White was positively associated with depression among 50-64 years old (=0.07, P<0.001) and 65 years or older (=0.08, P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Age-tailored education on determining accurate and reliable information shared via SNS is needed to reduce depressive symptoms.

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Exploring the Influence of Social Media Usage for Academic Purposes Using a Partial Least Squares Approach

Computation ◽

10.3390/computation9060064 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (6) ◽

pp. 64

Author(s):

Jabar H. Yousif ◽

Firdouse R. Khan ◽

Safiya N. Al Al Jaradi ◽

Aysha S. Alshibli

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Online Education ◽

Least Squares ◽

Partial Least Squares ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Creative Thinking ◽

Teaching And Learning ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Linear Regression Method

Social media applications have been increasingly gaining significant attention from online education and training platforms. Social networking tools provide multiple advantages for communicating, exchanging opinions, and discussing specific issues. Social media also helps to improve the processes of teaching and learning through sharing educational programs. In this study, we used a quantitative research technique based on the partial least-squares (PLS) linear regression method to determine the influence of using social media as an online discussion and communication platform for academic purposes by assessing the relationships among the skills obtained through social media, the usage of social media, and the purpose of social media. A total of 200 students participated in this study (88% female and 12% males), and a purposive sampling technique was used to select a suitable population for the study. The results show that 61.5% of the participants use the web daily for more than five hours, mainly for social communication (meaningful dialog and discussion skills) and entertainment. The students agreed that social media develops their creative thinking, but it has no positive impact on their academic performance.

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Late-Night Use of Social Media and Cognitive Engagement of Female Entrepreneurs: A Stressor–Strain–Outcome Perspective

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/21582440211037652 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 215824402110376

Author(s):

Fakhar Shahzad ◽

Adnan Abbas ◽

Adnan Fateh ◽

Raja Suzana Raja Kasim ◽

Kashif Akram ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Online Survey ◽

Cognitive Engagement ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Negative Consequences ◽

Female Entrepreneurs ◽

Late Night ◽

Use Of Social Media ◽

Outcome Perspective

The excessive use of social media is an emerging phenomenon with several negative consequences in an entrepreneurial context. Based on the stressor–strain–outcome paradigm, this research aims to unveil the following: that social media late-night usage can affect two psychological strains (life invasion and technostress) among female entrepreneurs and thus influence their behavioral outcome (cognitive engagement). This study empirically tested the proposed mediation model using an online survey of 225 female entrepreneurs from the small- and medium-sized enterprise sector. A partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was implemented to obtain the results. The findings indicate that late-night social media usage significantly raises life invasion and technostress among female entrepreneurs. Moreover, internal strains (life invasion and technostress) reduce female entrepreneurs’ cognitive engagement and significantly mediate the association between late-night use of social media and entrepreneurial cognitive engagement. This study draws associated practical and theoretical contributions based on findings, which were not previously discussed.

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