Politics, activism, and toxic behaviors online: a perspective from young people in Sergipe and AlagoasThis article investigates elements of the internet considered harmful by young people, with an emphasis on attitudes and content related to politics. To this end, it presents the results of a content analysis of semi-structured interviews with students from public schools in Aracaju-SE and Maceió-AL. A significant number of adolescents negatively mentioned issues related to political engagement on social media, particularly what they referred to as «toxic activism,» a category discussed in light of the contemporary debate on identity politics. This study contributes to the reflection on adolescent political engagement and proposes guidelines for education aimed at the safe and civic use of online platforms.
Keywords
Social Media; Adolescents; Toxic Behavior; Political Activism; Media Literacy