How Does the Media Influence Our Political Beliefs?
Binghui Sun

Abstract
The influence of media on our political beliefs has been a hotly debated topic for many years due to the increasing power of the media in our daily lives and the various ways it shapes our thinking. We accept that the media powerfully influences how we view politics and politicians and cast our votes during elections. Consequently, this piece aims to focus more on whether the outcomes of elections genuinely reflect people's will, how psychological theories are applicable in defining how the media can alter our perceptions and beliefs regarding political issues, and the media’s role in influencing public opinion, its potential impact on election results, and the dangers of media manipulation. Understanding the influence of the media on our political views is critical and this article will delve into whether change is needed to foster a more authentic voting ideology. This topic is important to me because as a 18-year-old global citizen, I want to have the ability to think critically and I hope I could explore more about this social phenomenon of media influences.

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