Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Social Media's Echo Chamber: Revisiting Urban Ghanaian Communication Dynamics

Kofi Aggrey, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18965866
Published: February 21, 2012

Abstract

Recent studies have highlighted the pervasive presence of social media in urban Ghanaian communication patterns, influencing various facets of daily interactions and community dynamics. No empirical data is presented; this analysis relies on existing literature and qualitative thematic synthesis focused on urban communication trends in Ghana. The increasing reliance on social media among urban Ghanaians underscores the need for nuanced communication strategies that balance digital and traditional methods to maintain community cohesion. Public institutions should consider integrating digital literacy programmes into their curricula, alongside efforts to preserve and promote traditional communication practices in educational settings.

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Kofi Aggrey (2012). Social Media's Echo Chamber: Revisiting Urban Ghanaian Communication Dynamics. African Library Science Journal, Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18965866

Keywords

GhanaianDigital DivideEcho ChamberMedia StudiesUrban SociologyEthnographyCultural Studies

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