21 st CENTURY

The dawn of the 21st century has marked a pivotal era in the history of human civilization, characterized by unprecedented technological innovations, accelerated globalization, and the widespread proliferation of digitalcommunication tools . Among the most profound developments of this digital age is the emergence and integration of social media into the fabric of everyday life. Social media, defined as a range of internet- based platforms and applications that enable users to create, share, and exchange content in real-time, has revolutionized how individuals, particularly the youth, interact with one another and with thebroader world.