Media space and the formation of civil society: the role of information technologies

Authors

  • Mykola Rusyniuk Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Department of Public Administration, Kyiv, Ukraine Author https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4791-6633
  • Hanna Milchevska Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University, Department of Preschool Education and Social Work, Melitopol, Ukraine Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1222-228X
  • Yurii Perynskyi T. H. Shevchenko National University “Chernihiv Colehium”, Department of Professional Education and Life Safety, Chernihiv, Ukraine Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0885-7477
  • Oleksii Panasenko Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University, Department of Algebra and Methods of Mathematics Teaching, Vinnytsia, Ukraine Author
  • Liliia Zmii V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Applied Sociology and Social Communications Department, Kharkiv, Ukraine Author https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0981-4447

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56294/sctconf2024.1141

Keywords:

media environment, digital platforms, social media networks, democratic systems, cutting-edge technologies, freedom of expression

Abstract

Introduction: The media space and information technologies are rapidly evolving, influencing the formation of civil society and democratic processes. Objectives: This research aims to analyze modern trends in the interaction between the media space, information technologies, and civil society, focusing on the growth of civic activity and participation in social life. Methods: The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys to assess public trust in media and qualitative analyses of digital media strategies. Results: The findings highlight varying levels of trust among Europeans in media and technological advancements as tools for fostering a democratic society. Key digital media strategies that increase civic engagement were identified. Conclusions: Research concludes that media space and information technologies hold significant potential for strengthening civil society and supporting freedom of speech. A promising direction is the integration of critical thinking and media literacy, especially in the context of increasing geopolitical tensions. The study emphasizes the need for further innovation in mass media, developing adaptive strategies that align with the dynamics of the digital age and contribute to civil society's development.

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2024-08-22

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Rusyniuk M, Milchevska H, Perynskyi Y, Panasenko O, Zmii L. Media space and the formation of civil society: the role of information technologies. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología - Serie de Conferencias [Internet]. 2024 Aug. 22 [cited 2024 Dec. 12];3:.1136. Available from: https://conferencias.ageditor.ar/index.php/sctconf/article/view/1136