Impact of Social Media on the Cultural Perception of Youth

Abstract

When it comes to the present moment, the internet has established itself as the platform of choice for consumption of information. With social media being at the forefront and having a substantial impact on the youth, there exists a plethora of information in different fields and varieties. This unending supply of information from numerous channels is molding the understanding of people. This document will discuss the effect of cultural regional information made available through social media and the impact of social media on the youths perception. It also looks into how young people comprehend different cultures, traditions, and international relations. A mixed-method approach which includes the use of surveys and qualitative content analysis is deployed to evaluate the level of cultural participation of the youths. The results showed that even though social media increases the scope of culture appreciation and sociocultural understanding, the problems of false information and shallow understanding also prevail. The research reports the possibility of using social media as an educational resource to promote authentic understanding of cultures.