THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON PUBLIC OPINION

(A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS)

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Department of Mass Communication

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ABSTRACT
The advent of social media has revolutionized communication, transforming it into a powerful tool for shaping public opinion. This study explores the multifaceted impact of social media on public discourse, with a particular focus on its influence on opinion formation, democratic engagement, and social cohesion. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights from interviews and focus groups to provide a comprehensive analysis. Key findings reveal that social media significantly influences public opinion through algorithm-driven content curation and the proliferation of misinformation. While platforms foster connectivity and awareness, they also contribute to echo chambers, polarization, and challenges to information credibility. The psychological and technological mechanisms underlying these phenomena, such as algorithmic bias and user interaction patterns, are examined in detail. The study also evaluates both positive and negative implications of social media’s influence, highlighting its potential to enhance democratic engagement while simultaneously posing risks to social cohesion. Recommendations are provided to mitigate adverse effects, including enhancing digital literacy, promoting algorithm transparency, and fostering diverse perspectives in online discourse. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on social media’s societal impact and offers actionable insights for policymakers, educators, and platform developers. By addressing the complexities of social media influence, the study underscores the need for balanced strategies to harness its potential while minimizing its risks.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.Abstract - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . 1
2.Chapter One: Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
1.1.1 Background of the Study - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . 2
2.1.2 Statement of the Problem - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3
3.1.3 Research Objectives - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
4.1.4 Research Questions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . 4
5.1.5 Significance of the Study - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
6.1.6 Scope and Delimitations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . 5
7.1.7 Definition of Key Terms - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . 6
8.1.8 Organization of the Study - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . 6
3.Chapter Two: Literature Review - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
1.2.1 Theoretical Framework - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . 7
2.2.2 Social Media and Public Opinion Formation - - - - - - 8
3.2.3 Misinformation and Its Consequences - - - - - - 9
4.2.4 Role of Opinion Leaders - - - - - - - - 10
5.2.5 Psychological Impact and Echo Chambers - - - - - 11
6.2.6 Algorithmic Amplification - - - - - - - 11
7.2.7 Social Media and Civic Engagement - - - - - . 12
8.2.8 Behavioral Influence Mechanisms - - - - - - 12
9.2.9 Computational Propaganda and Automation - - - - . 13
10.2.10 Summary, Review, and Gap - - - - - - . 14
4.Chapter Three: Methodology - - - - - - 15
1.3.1 Research Design - - - - - - - - - 15
2.3.2 Research Questions - - - - - - - - 16
3.3.3 Data Collection - - - - - - - 16
1.3.3.1 Quantitative Data Collection - - - - - - 16
2.3.3.2 Qualitative Data Collection - - - - - - . 17
4.3.4 Data Analysis - - - - - - - - 18
1.3.4.1 Quantitative Data Analysis - - - - - - - 18
2.3.4.2 Qualitative Data Analysis - - - - - 18
5.3.5 Ethical Considerations - - - - - - 19
6.3.6 Limitations - - - - - - - - - 19
7.3.7 Summary - - - - - - - - . 20
5.Chapter Four: Results and Analysis - - - - - 21
1.4.1 Overview - - - - - - - - - - 21
2.4.2 Quantitative Results - - - - - - . 22
1.4.2.1 Social Media Usage Patterns - - - - - - 22
2.4.2.2 Influence of Social Media Content - - - - - . 23
3.4.3 Qualitative Results - - - - - - - 24
1.4.3.1 Key Themes from Interviews - - - - - - . 24
2.4.3.2 Focus Group Discussions - - - - - . 25
4.4.4 Integration of Quantitative and Qualitative Findings - - . 26
1.4.4.1 Role of Algorithms - - - - - - - - 26
2.4.4.2 Misinformationu2019s Impact - - - - - . 26
5.4.5 Summary of Results - - - - - - - . 27
6.Chapter Five: Discussion and Recommendations - - - - - 28
1.5.1 Overview - - - - - - - - - - 28
2.5.2 Interpretation of Key Findings - - - - - - 29
1.5.2.1 Social Media Usage Patterns - - - - - - 29
2.5.2.2 Influence of Social Media Content - - - - - . 29
3.5.2.3 Algorithmic Impact and Misinformation - - - . 30
3.5.3 Recommendations - - - - - - - - - 31
1.5.3.1 Enhancing Digital Literacy - - - - - - . 31
2.5.3.2 Algorithm Transparency - - - - - - 31
3.5.3.3 Strengthening Content Moderation - - - - - - 32
4.5.3.4 Promoting Diverse Perspectives - - - - . 32
4.5.4 Limitations of the Study - - - - - - - 33
5.5.5 Future Research Directions - - - - - - 34
6.5.6 Conclusion - - - - - - - - - 34
7.References - - - - - - - - - . 35
Appendix: Questionnaire - - - - - - - - 37
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38 Pages 4,740 Words 122 Views Microsoft Word Format No. of Chapters: 1 to 5 Chapters
Reference/Bibliography: YES 5,000.00 NGN 4,000 NGN PROJECT

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