Redes sociales como fuente de información noticiosa: ventajas y limitaciones en jóvenes de 18 a 20 años (nivelación UCE)

Abstract

This undergraduate thesis analyzes the influence of the social media platform Instagram as a source of news information in the construction of informational identity among leveling course students (ages 18 to 20) at the Central University of Ecuador. The research is based on the question: How does the use of Instagram as a news source influence the formation of informational identity among university students? Its general objective is to analyze the role of social media in this process, with an emphasis on its advantages, limitations, and consumption criteria. The mixed-methods approach employed allowed for the collection of quantitative data on usage habits and perceived credibility, as well as a qualitative understanding of experiences, attitudes, and strategies for information verification.