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Received: 19 October 2024

Accepted: 18 August 2025

First Online: 1 October 2025

Ethical Considerations

: This study explores the role of digital media in association with ideological and political education within higher education institutions. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research used quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, including questionnaires and interviews. Data were collected from 485 college students, 47 of whom participated in in-depth interviews. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS software, while qualitative data was analyzed thematically. All participants provided informed consent, ensuring that they understood the purpose of the research, their role, and the confidentiality measures in place to protect their data. The study followed ethical guidelines in accordance with national and international standards for research involving human subjects, such as the Declaration of Helsinki. Personal identifying information was anonymized, and participation was entirely voluntary, with participants free to withdraw at any point without any repercussions.

: Informed consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study.

: This article includes studies involving human or animal subjects conducted by the authors.

: Not applicable.