Poetry in the Digital Age: An Exploration Ff How Social Media Platforms Are Revitalizing Interest In Poetry Among Secondary Students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55927/ijsmr.v4i7.103Keywords:
Digital Poetry, Social Media Engagement, Student MotivationAbstract
This study examined how social media platforms influence poetry engagement, creativity, and learning among students in the digital age. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data were collected from 100 college students through a validated questionnaire and analyzed using statistical and thematic methods. Findings revealed that platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram significantly enhance students’ exposure to poetry, with engagement primarily centered on reading and viewing content rather than active participation. Social media fosters both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, encouraging self-expression, confidence, and creative development through interactive features like likes and comments. Results also indicate that digital poetry improves comprehension, emotional connection, and appreciation, while complementing traditional poetry by increasing students’ interest in classical forms.
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