Authors: Amitesh Sarkar
Abstract: The research is a mixed-method study that examines the effectiveness of social media in promoting the development of skills, and learning based on values among young people in India. As a result of the development of digital space, social media has become the influential means of informal learning, allowing young people to gain technical, creativity, and interpersonal skills. This research integrates the use of quantitative surveys (n = 450), and qualitative interviews (n = 30) to examine how social media platforms, including YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedIn and Instagram, evolve vocational skills and promote such values as empathy, social responsibility and ethical awareness. The findings show that social media can greatly utilize its ability to aid in the acquisition of skills and foster value-driven learning when applied with a purpose. Nevertheless, when not used in a controlled manner, it may result in distractions and deterioration in academic achievement and self-perception. The research ends by giving suggestions to educators, policymakers, and parents regarding how they should instruct youth on how they can exploit social media as an educational tool and how they can reduce the risk of potential harm.
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