Strengthening Security Awareness in Educational Media Using Multi-Method Approaches: An Analytical Study

Said Farek; Souad Braktia

doi:10.18290/rkult26172.1

Published : 2026-06-26

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2026)

Strengthening Security Awareness in Educational Media Using Multi-Method Approaches: An Analytical Study

Said Farek

https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1009-3722

Souad Braktia

https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2499-5405

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18290/rkult26172.1

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This research paper aims to identify and strengthen security awareness within the framework of educational media. Security awareness refers to the knowledge, attitudes, and practices that contribute to maintaining social stability, continuity, and the protection of public order, including responsible citizenship, awareness, and self-regulation in dealing with media content. Mass media and modern communication technologies play an important role in promoting security awareness by encouraging responsible communication practices and fostering educational and cultural values related to safe media use. The study adopts quantitative and qualitative research approaches to analyze the phenomenon. It also draws on a new media perspective and employs an integrative methodological framework to provide a comprehensive understanding of security awareness in educational media.

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Farek, S., & Braktia, S. (2026). Strengthening Security Awareness in Educational Media Using Multi-Method Approaches: An Analytical Study. Roczniki Kulturoznawcze, 17(2), 5–40. https://doi.org/10.18290/rkult26172.1

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