The impact of propaganda on digital platforms on sexual identity confusion in youth
Experts state that adolescents experience identity confusion due to the social contagion effect caused by intense content on digital media channels.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Akın from Istanbul Medeniyet University stated that adolescents experience sexual identity confusion due to intense propaganda on digital platforms, and that this creates a social contagion effect.
Adolescence and Identity Questioning Process
The adolescence period encompasses a sensitive process during which young people intensively question themselves on issues such as religious, social, cultural, and sexual identity.
Social Contagion Effect and Global Dimension
While these increases, which have reached a dangerous level, are characterized as social contagion, it is emphasized that this situation has a powerful effect influencing masses on a global scale.
Digital Media and Propaganda Methods
It is stated that an intense propaganda is carried out using many different channels such as cartoons, games, TV series, and social media, leading children and youth to experience sexual identity confusion.
Parental Communication and Rehabilitation Process
It is stated that children can be recovered through rehabilitation by repairing family bonds, resolving existing traumas, and strengthening healthy parent-child communication.