Controlling Teenagers’ Sensibility to Online Public Opinion: From a Social Psychology Viewpoint
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Online Public Opinion, Teenagers’ Sensibility, Social Identity Theory, Conformity and Depersonalization TheoriesAbstract
Emphasizing the herd theory, depersonalization theory, and social identity theory, this research investigates the effects of online public opinion on teenagers via a social psychological lens. Teenagers are more often exposed to group emotions that shape their views and actions since social media has emerged. Conformity Theory helps one to understand how social validation systems on sites like Facebook and Instagram inspire young people to embrace popular viewpoints without critical review. Deindividuation Theory helps to explain how anonymity in digital environments could cause a diminished sense of responsibility, so encouraging behavior that follows group standards instead of personal values. Social Identity Theory shows even further how group membership in online communities results in homogeneity of viewpoints, therefore suppressing individual thought. This study emphasizes the need of educational interventions, platform-level adjustments, and policies to enable teenagers to interact with online content critically, oppose improper social influences, and keep uniqueness in the digital age. To lessen the detrimental effects of online opinion on teenagers, the study provides doable suggestions for social media sites, legislators, and teachers.References
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