Impact of Facebook Crime Content on the Youth of Urban Areas of Sindh.

Abstract

Social media has emerged as a new medium for information, entertainment, and education around the world, particularly among youth and teenagers. The vast range of social media platforms, from Facebook to Instagram and Twitter, attract a significant population. Despite their numerous benefits, these sites also come with drawbacks. Social media has become a fast source of information and communication, but it has also become a medium for spreading crime in society. This study aims to investigate the various impacts of social media on society, particularly the effects of crime content on Facebook on urban Sindh's youth and the role of social media in facilitating faster communication. A quantitative research method using a closed-ended questionnaire was employed to collect data from a sample of 300 people from Karachi and Hyderabad, representing Sindh's urban population. Respondents were chosen randomly from different social classes, educational levels, and mental capabilities. The study was conducted under the "Agenda Setting Theory," and the data were analyzed using IBM SPSS software. The research concludes that Facebook is a primary source of information and crime news in today's technological era, but it also supports the theory that crime content on Facebook promotes aggression among urban Sindh's youth. Furthermore, the study reveals that many young people are addicted to using social media daily, and they use it to their advantage while balancing their studies, jobs, and businesses.