A RESEARCH REGARDING THE NECESSITY OF SOCIAL MEDIA LITERACY IN TURKEY
TÜRKİYE’DE SOSYAL MEDYA OKURYAZARLIĞI’NIN GEREKLİLİĞİ ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA

Author : Ali Murat KIRIK -- Başak TANRIVERDİ YILMAZ
Number of pages : 118-142

Abstract

Social media which has been developing itself through computer and internet technologies is also colled new media by some environments. Social media (new media) notably teenagers is a media which is also used by adults and children. However, what it is going to bring to humanity is uncertain. Even though it makes communication relatively easier, it brings up plenty of problems. Using social media unconsciously is the fundamental reason of these problems.When results of researches are analysed, it is observed that internet and social media is used especially among high school and university students. Accordingly, the reasons why teenagers use social media and its risks, to reveal the importance of social media literacy.

Keywords

Social Media, New Media, Media Literacy, Social Media Literacy.

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