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Indian Journal of Agriculture Business

Volume  10, Issue 1, January - June 2024, Pages 07-14
 

Original Article

Perception of Students towards Viral Social Media Content

Arpita S. Kandpal1 , Gaurav Beri2 , Anupriya Arya3 , Tejaswini Pandey4 , Ria Mehra5

 1 Assistant Professor, 2 Ph. D Scholar, 3,4,5M. Sc. Scholar, Department of Agricultural Communication,  Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology,  Udham Singh Nagar, Pantnagar 263145, Uttarakhand, India.

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DOI: http://dx. doi. org/10. 21088/ijab.2454.7964.10124.1

Abstract

This study delves into the intricate landscape of perception of students of a state agricultural  university towards viral social media content, offering insights into gender, mass media  ownership, extent of use, sources of viral social media content, perception of students regarding  viral social media content, as well as benefits and constraints. The respondents consisted of 60  post graduate students of a state agricultural university, with a slight majority of female students  (56. 67%) and 43. 33 percent male students. The prevalence of smartphone ownership (95. 00%)  and digital device usage (65. 00% for laptops/desktops) underscores their reliance on technology.  Internet usage was widespread, with 85. 00% of students accessing it regularly. Our investigation  revealed that YouTube serves as the primary source for viral social media content (85. 00%),  followed by WhatsApp (68. 33%) and Instagram (66. 66%). Students exhibited diverse perceptions,  with 71. 66% holding a neutral view, while 15. 00% leaned towards a negative perception, and  13. 33% maintained a positive outlook. Noteworthy benefits of viral content included its role in  raising awareness (85. 00%) and fostering creativity (70. 00%). However, constraints were evident,  notably the spread of false information (86. 66%) and concerns regarding addiction (65. 00%).  These findings emphasize the paramount importance of promoting critical media literacy and  responsible content sharing among students. In an era characterized by digital media dominance,  this research enriches our understanding of how students navigate and engage with mass media  and viral content, spotlighting both the opportunities and challenges they encounter.


Keywords : Awareness; Students; Social media.
Corresponding Author : Arpita Sharma Kandpal