Beyond the Hashtags: Constructs of Political Science Students on Social Media as a Form of Justice

Abstract

The pace of growth across social media sites is something to be astounded at. The constantly evolving digital media environment is changing the mechanisms of political action and social transformation in many societies. This study entitled, Beyond the Hashtags: Constructs of Political Science Students on Social Media as a Form of Justice had its purpose to answer these two questions the constructs of Political Science students on social media as a form of justice and its effects to the perspectives of Political Science students on the concept of justice. The study implored a qualitative method using phenomenological study as its research design. It had utilized interview guide as its research instrument and a one-on-one interview for its data gathering. Also, thematic analysis was used in the study for the data analysis. The findings of this research concluded that the perceptions of the Political Science students vary and could hold alike or different explanation from one another; therefore, it is guaranteed that participants would have different standpoints, and those who hold the same could be alike but the explanations underlying them may differ. Given the diversified answers, as a result, the researchers have verified that social media cannot be a form of justice but can also be used to propagate information and awareness. It also reduces the ignorance of netizens when it comes to the occurrences of the country and around the world. People on social media could also understand the story of both sides and weigh what is right and wrong, distinguishing what is true and not. Social media is a tool in which people can convey their feelings and experiences. It’s an outlet for human behavior and public concern, but it is not enough to secure justice for those who seek it.