THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE POLITICAL CHANGES

Abstract

This article aimed to present the power of social media and the phenomena that reflect current political expectations. It is found that 1) The power of social media is a phenomenon that reflects political changes. Nowadays, people are connected at all times. Trends on social media create momentum. and plays an important role in political change People are more involved in politics. By receiving communication, people are more aware of political information. 2) The power of social media is a phenomenon of echoing political expectations from politicians. Politicians can express themselves. for political campaigning The power of social media reflects people's expectations to use positive discipline and mental education in the home, such as providing knowledge and election activities to family members. as well as absorbing political culture and greater political participation The power of social media reflects the work of the government from the people. 3) The power of social media is a phenomenon that reflects politics in a democracy. By unlocking the limits of the power of ordinary people to express their opinions widely and quickly. There are still youth groups that express different opinions and politically divisive positions.

Before an election, there are often various political signals occurring in the real world. and the world of social media where there is a combination of power from both political parties and the support of each party Moreover, it has been found that falsehoods spread among various platforms on social media often become the truth that only certain groups believe. This is because each member within the group believes each other's information more than the mainstream media. This is the result of group bias that arises from the assertions of members within the group. And if these false truths are politically sensitive and lead in the wrong direction It will distort the political results.