Resistance to Persuasion Among High School Students
Abstract
In today's world, which is marked by an overwhelming flow of information and a multiplicity of communication and media channels, the ability to distinguish between reliable and false information has become a vital skill—especially in light of the widespread use of modern media and digital technology. While persuasion is considered a psychological and social process aimed at changing thoughts, behaviors, or attitudes by influencing minds and emotions, resistance to persuasion reflects an individual’s tendency to defend their current beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. This resistance provides a sense of correctness regarding their opinions and reinforces feelings of stability and consistency. Accordingly, the current study aimed to measure resistance to persuasion among high school students. A sample of 600 male and female students was selected using the proportional stratified random sampling method. To measure this variable, a scale consisting of( 22 ) items was constructed, with responses designed according to the Likert scale format. After extracting the indicators of validity and reliability using appropriate statistical tools, the results indicated that the students exhibited a level of resistance to persuasion. Moreover, there were no statistically significant differences in their responses based on gender (male, female) or academic specialization (scientific, literary).
In light of these findings, the study concludes with a set of recommendations and suggestions
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