Facebook Network and the Developpent of Political Awareness among University Students in Algeria An Exploratory Study on a Sample of Students from the University of Constantine 3

Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to discuss the role of social networks, specifically Facebook, in creating a unified position and building a collective consciousness when faced with a certain problem. This study highlights the contribution of this digital space in creating a political orientation for university students, generating a position of protest which was embodied in a new type of political participation coinciding with 2019’s presidential elections, the researcher used the survey method using the questionnaire tool applied to a random sample of 100 individuals.