http://management.eurekajournals.com/index.php/IJTMJMC/issue/feed 2026-02-21T09:35:42+00:00 Eureka Journals admin@eurekajournals.com Open Journal Systems <p style="text-align: justify;">International Journal on Transformations of Media, Journalism &amp; Mass Communication&nbsp;(IJTMJMC) is a Peer-Reviewed journal that publishes articles on Media, Journalism and&nbsp;Mass Communication. It covers aspects from fundamental principles to practical implementation, intending to bring up-to-date, emerging and active developments, issues, and events to research, educational, and professional communities. The journal focuses on a fast peer-review process of submitted papers to ensure accuracy, the relevance of articles and originality of papers.</p> http://management.eurekajournals.com/index.php/IJTMJMC/article/view/1139 2025-12-20T10:40:05+00:00 Paul Andrew Bourne, PhD, DrPH info@eurekajournals.com

<p>This study examines the accuracy and impact of social media content during Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, assessing whether platforms served primarily as sources of truth or channels of hype. Data were collected from 512 social media users through surveys and from 1,200 posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram between October 28 and 31, 2025. Analysis revealed that although 63% of users relied on social media for updates, nearly half of all posts (47%) contained exaggerated, unverified, or misleading information. Further, sensational posts received significantly higher engagement than verified updates, amplifying the spread of misinformation. The findings demonstrate an evident tension between the utility of social media for real-time information and its vulnerability to hype during emergencies. The study highlights the urgent need for targeted digital literacy interventions and stronger collaboration between meteorological authorities and social media platforms to enhance information accuracy. These results provide practical guidance for managing social media use in crisis contexts in Jamaica and other Caribbean settings.</p>

http://management.eurekajournals.com/index.php/IJTMJMC/article/view/1169 2026-02-21T09:35:42+00:00 IbituruIwowari PEPPLE, PhD info@eurekajournals.com Joseph Okpe ACHU info@eurekajournals.com

<p>This study examined the application of social media in thepromotion of national values among Nigerian Youths for Sustainable National Development. The core objectives of the study is to<br>determine the potential of social media in promoting national values among Nigerian youths. Three objectives were raised to guide the study; and the technological determinism theory was<br>adopted as the theoretical framework. The study adopted the survey research design with a structured questionnaire as the primary instrument for data collection. The study’s population<br>was 346 registered youth members of Bonny youths Federation in Bonny Island. Using the census sampling technique, the entire population of 346 was taken as the sample size of the<br>study, and mean criterion was used to analyse the data collected via the questionnaire. Findings revealed a widespread utilization of social media among youths, and that, social media<br>significantly influences the behaviour of the youths. Inference from the data further revealed that, social media are highly viable in promoting national values that can engender attitudinal change among Nigerian Youths for utmost participation in national development.The study, among other recommendations, suggested strategies will enhance the use of social media in fostering national values among youths and also, emphasized the need for the government to strategically harness the vast potential of social media as a tool for promoting national values among Nigerian youths for sustainable national development.</p>

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