An Assessment of the Contribution of Digital Storytelling (DST) on Youth Engagement in Socioeconomic Activities in Tanzania.

Shigongo, Erick (2024) An Assessment of the Contribution of Digital Storytelling (DST) on Youth Engagement in Socioeconomic Activities in Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This research examined the digital storytelling phenomena in Tanzania and how it engages youths in social economic activities by focusing on the practice itself, emerging themes and examples of socio-economic activities that youths mention. The study used Simulizi na Sauti YouTube page and later focus group discussion with youths in Kinondoni Dar es Salaam. The findings indicate that the practice of digital story telling is enshrined in illustrative modes prompted by focused interviews. The major themes emerging in the online space especially are among others development, human struggles, self-exposure and investment prowess. Through relating to DST youths in Tanzania have been able to start their own socioeconomic activities such as video shows, décor businesses, Digital storytelling and events planning. This study recommends the use of DST by all stakeholders to illustrate information they want to share with others as it is an effective, less resisted approach to information sharing. This study has no conflict of interests; it is conducted for academic purposes.

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