The role of digital media in strengthening social trust and political stability

This study examines digital media as an instrument of soft power in shaping public awareness, forming social beliefs, and influencing collective behavior, thereby exerting a direct impact on political stability. Grounded in the Communist Party of Vietnam ’s theoretical framework and guiding perspectives, the study elucidates the mechanism of influence along the information–awareness–belief–behavior continuum, assesses the current landscape of digital media, and identifies key challenges and opportunities in the context of ongoing digital transformation. The findings provide a basis for strengthening the positive role of digital media in fostering social cohesion and maintaining political stability.