Social media impact on societal security

This study explores the impact of social media on societal security by surveying 191 employees from various demographic backgrounds. Utilizing a structured questionnaire, the research highlights significant social, ethical, and security consequences, with 81.80% of participants reporting social impacts, 84.40% identifying ethical and behavioral effects, and 82.80% noting substantial security concerns. Despite the broad effects, no significant differences were observed based on gender, education, or social media platform usage. However, age-related variations emerged, with younger groups (23-30 and 31-40) reporting more profound effects compared to those aged 41-50. Based on these findings, the study recommends awareness campaigns addressing the risks of social media, the establishment of legal frameworks to enhance societal security, and the creation of a technical and legal support unit for victims of online incidents. The research calls for further qualitative investigations into hacking and damage cases to deepen understanding and guide effective policy measures.