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2 articles for “media literacy”
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The Awareness–Behaviour Paradox: Media Literacy and Social Media Risk Behaviour Among Nigerian Undergraduates
Abstract: Background: The proliferation of internet-capable devices and social media platforms has created an intricate web of risks for Nigerian undergraduates, including cyberbullying, addiction, misinformation, and exposure to indecent content. While media literacy has been widely proposed in Western scholarship as a sustainable intervention for responsible online behaviour, its protective mechanisms remain insufficiently understood in non-Western contexts, particularly with respect to the psychological pathways through which literacy operates. Objectives: This study …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 121–126 Read article
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Instagram Therapists vs. Qualified Mental Health Professionals: How Young Adults Perceive and Navigate Mental Health Advice Online
Abstract: The growing presence of “Instagram Therapists” - individuals who share mental health advice on Instagram without formal qualifications - has raised important questions about the credibility of online mental health information. In contrast, are qualified mental health professionals and licensed practitioners. Existing literature shows a surge in young adults turning to social media for mental health guidance. However, limited research delves into how they perceive and differentiate between advice from …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 26–37 Read article