Impacto das tecnologias digitais no desenvolvimento socioeducativo da juventude angolana: potencialidades e o papel da mediação.

This article aimed to analyze how digital and information technologies influence the educational, social, professional, and patriotic development of Angolan youth in contemporary times. The applied methodology consists of qualitative, exploratory, and bibliographic research, based on the analysis of scientific publications, books, and reports from international organizations over the last ten (10) years. The results indicated that digital technologies act as powerful tools for the democratization of knowledge, the development of skills for the 21st century, and youth activism. However, they also highlight significant challenges, such as the widening inequalities due to the digital divide between rural and urban areas, between the rich and the poor, the still relatively high cost of internet access, risks to mental health, and exposure to inappropriate content. It was concluded that the positive potential of digital information technology for youth and inextricably linked to a critical mediation, which involves the joint action of families, educators, teachers, and effective public policies for inclusion and digital literacy.