Formosa Journal of Applied Sciences (FJAS)
Vol. 3 No. 12 (2024): December 2024

The Role of Social Media in Shaping Public Perception of Politics

Murodi, Ahmad (Unknown)
Setiyoko, Yudistira Ari Noor (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Dec 2024

Abstract

Social media has become a major platform for shaping public opinion, especially in the political context. This phenomenon emerged along with the development of digital technology that allows for the rapid and widespread dissemination of information. Social media is used by political actors to convey messages, build narratives, and influence public views on certain issues. This study uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach to analyze the types of content that most influence public perception. The results show that visual content, personal narratives, and fact-based data have a significant influence on shaping public opinion, while sensational and provocative content often causes polarization and the spread of disinformation. Social media, although it has great potential in building healthy opinions, also requires adequate digital literacy from users to overcome these challenges.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

fjas

Publisher

Subject

Control & Systems Engineering Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Education Engineering Social Sciences

Description

Formosa Journal of Applied Sciences (FJAS) seeks to propose and disseminate the knowledge by publishing original research findings and novelties, review articles and short communications in the wide spectrum of applied sciences. Scope of the journal includes: Biology, chemistry, physics, ...