The impact of social media and fake news on the youth population

ABSTRACT

This study examines the impact of social media and fake news on the youth population in Benin City, specifically focusing on students at the University of Benin. With the rapid growth of social media platforms and the ease of sharing information, the dissemination of fake news has become a significant concern worldwide. This research aims to shed light on the implications of fake news on the youth and explore their experiences and responses to misinformation. The survey research method for gathering data for the study made use of questionnaires as the research instrument to gather data from the respondents which provided the findings of the study.