IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON FAMILY VALUES AND MORALS AMONG THE YOUTH
Abstract
The rise of digital technologies and the widespread adoption of social media have significantly redefined family interactions, moral development, and the socialization processes among youths across societies. The rapid spread of platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter has influenced behavioural patterns, communication dynamics, and the transmission of intergenerational values. This paper examines the impact of social media on family values and morals among the youth, drawing insights from sociocultural, psychological, and ethical perspectives. Specifically, it interrogates how these platforms shape youths’ perceptions of respect, obedience, discipline, communal living, and moral conduct. It also identifies the most prevalent social media platforms used by youths within the clan and discusses how these platforms exert both positive and negative influences on value systems. The study concludes by highlighting the urgent need for value reorientation to preserve the cultural heritage of the youth in a digitally driven age.
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Published in AFRICAN SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL
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