New media and the youth of Ohafia local government area in social media space Department:Mass Communication By: GodFirst Project ID: 8437 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examines the influence of new media, particularly social media platforms, on the socialization process and political participation of youths in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. With the emergence of new media technologies, especially among young populations, there has been a noticeable shift in how youths interact socially and politically. The research investigates how platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Twitter serve as spaces for youth engagement, identity formation, information exchange, and civic activism. It also evaluates the extent to which these platforms foster or hinder meaningful political participation and the spread of misinformation. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study, with a population of 400 youths and a sample size of 120 respondents selected using Yaro Yamane’s formula. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed through simple percentages, frequency tables, and Chi-square statistical tools for hypothesis testing. The findings reveal that social media significantly contributes to youth socialization and enhances political awareness, though challenges such as misinformation, digital divide, and low political literacy still persist. The study concludes that while social media provides unique opportunities for youth engagement, conscious efforts must be made to improve digital literacy, promote responsible media consumption, and encourage active civic participation. It recommends that policymakers, educators, and community leaders collaborate to leverage social media for positive youth development and democratic engagement in Ohafia LGA. Keywords: New Media, Youth, Social Media, Socialization, Political Participation, Ohafia. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Mass Communication project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of social media on students academic performance (a study of students of university of Abuja) »Impact of social media on modern journalism (a study of journalists in Makurdi metropolis) »Impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on radio news reporting (a study of Atlantic FM Uyo) »Perception of cyber crime among Nigerian youths (a study of Caritas university) »The effect of government ownership and control of mass media objectivity reporting (a case study of Enugu state broadcasting services) »Coverage of foreign news by Nigerian newspapers: A content analysis of vanguard and daily sun newspapers»The Effects of Television Commercials on Buying Habits of Enugu Metropolis ( A Case Study of Omo and Elephant Detergents )»Audience perception of Nigerian newspapers on the internet»Impact of mobile phone on agricultural information among Otukpo farmers»Influence of news censorship on the performance of media houses in Nigeria (a study of Nasarawa broadcasting service, Lafia) »Importance of indigenous language in broadcasting media»Influence of television advertising on consumer buying habits of Guinness stout in Ikeja community of Lagos state»Role of communication technology in improving work efficiency of AIT staff (a study of AIT Abuja) »The effect of AKBC tv peak milk advertisement on the consumers buying habit»Effect of public relations on the consumer (a case study of premier breweries plc)