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Navigating Political News: Analysis of youth attitudes and verification practices

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In Malaysia, internet usage is rapidly growing, especially among young people who actively engage with new media platforms. However, the uncontrolled spread of information poses significant risks, especially in the realm of political news. This study conducts a descriptive analysis to explore how Malaysian youth perceive and manage political information in the digital landscape. By analysing responses from 190 students in a private university, this preliminary study examines their attitudes towards political news, their practices for verifying information, and their caution in sharing unverified content. The findings provide insights into the key factors influencing responsible information dissemination among youth.

Source: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal

DOI: 10.21834/e-bpj.v10isi30.6871

Authors: Siti Nur Izyandiyana Ab Hadi, Mohd Sufiean Hassan, Siti Nurshahidah Sah Allam, Fatimah Yazmin Yahaya

Institution: Universiti Teknologi MARA

Language: English

Topic: Misinformation and Its Impacts

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Teknologi MARA