Consumption of Political Information through Social Media Among University Students: A Review Study

College students utilize social media to access political news, which influences their perspectives and behaviors. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube allow students to learn about politics, debate it, and even protest or vote. However, social media misinformation spreads swiftly, confusing pupils and skewing their opinions. Videos, memes, and photos can spice up politics. A PRISMA-based systematic review of social media political information consumption was conducted. Inclusion-exclusion criteria choose 43 articles. The results showed that students do not always explain complex concepts effectively. Applications have varied consequences. Instagram and YouTube are for seeing, whereas Facebook and Twitter are for arguments. Many students struggle to distinguish between fake and real news, which is a significant concern. Media literacy in the classroom has been found to help kids think critically about online content. Social media can spark political consciousness, but students must learn how to use it wisely.