Effect of the blockade and war on university students' attitudes toward media risks in Yemen:"A descriptivein Hadhramaut Coast
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Abstract
Amidst Yemen's protracted war and siege, this quantitative study reshapes our understanding of conflict's impact on university students' media awareness. Based on the hypothesis that these harsh conditions have eroded their cognitive defenses, the research employed a survey of 150 students, using statistical analysis (SPSS.24) to map awareness of media risks. The findings reveal a shocking cognitive gap, with 34% showing a complete absence of awareness, statistically correlated with age (χ²=8.4, p=0.038), reflecting the erosion of learning opportunities. A complex crisis of trust emerged: while a majority (65%) supported strict regulatory legislation (χ²=14.2, p=0.001), a third opposed it, fearing its transformation into a tool of political repression. At the heart of this dilemma, "integrating media literacy into curricula" emerged as the most favored solution (45%). The study concludes that the siege has extended beyond material destruction to fundamentally reshape the youth's cognitive landscape. This necessitates balanced educational and legislative policies that build intellectual immunity and protect the public sphere, as an essential condition for social cohesion and a post-conflict future.
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War and Siege – University Youth Awareness – Media Risks – Media Disinformation – Media Illiteracy.
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