Date of Award
8-8-2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
African-American Studies
First Advisor
Jonathan Gayles
Second Advisor
Akinyele Umoja
Third Advisor
Maurice Hobson
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between black millennial political activism and social media use. In Phase One of the study, the attitudes of 126 black 18-29 year olds were measured via survey. Results from the survey show that there is a significant relationship between social media use and political activism. In Phase Two, ten high-scoring participants from Phase One were interviewed and analyzed using thematic coding. Examination of the influence of social media on black millennials can inform strategy used for the advancement of black communities and black activism through widespread, effective communication and an advocacy platform accessible by all.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/10254324
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Janessa R., "An Examination of the Relationship Between Black Millennial Social Media Use and Political Activism." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2017.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/10254324