The Societal Impact of Media Exposure and Information Systems on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Awareness

Abstract

This study evaluates the societal impact of media exposure, educational networks, and structural constraints on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) awareness. Utilizing a quantitative design, survey data from 167 respondents were analyzed using hierarchical and moderated multiple regression models. The findings identify institutional media exposure as the most robust predictor of VAWC awareness, superseding traditional socioeconomic structures, while entrenched sociocultural norms act as the primary bottleneck to information dissemination. Additionally, formal educational interventions function as critical secondary knowledge networks that expand awareness of violent acts and legal protections. Furthermore, sex significantly moderates these pathways; media platforms are markedly more effective in enhancing legal literacy among female recipients. These results underscore the necessity for policymakers and system architects to transition from uniform broadcasting toward culturally adaptive, algorithmically targeted information systems to optimize digital public health campaigns and combat gender-specific violence.