DEVELOPING IDEOLOGICAL IMMUNITY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: SAFEGUARDING YOUTH FROM FOREIGN IDEOLOGIES AND RELIGIOUS MANIPULATIONS

The increasing influence of foreign ideologies and manipulative religious movements poses significant challenges to the ideological and moral development of university students. Developing ideological immunity among youth is essential to safeguard their critical thinking, national identity, and social stability. This study examines strategies for fostering resilience against external ideological pressures, including promoting media literacy, critical reasoning, and awareness of cultural values. By equipping students with analytical tools and ethical frameworks, universities can enhance their capacity to resist manipulative narratives while encouraging informed, independent decision-making. The findings underscore the importance of integrating ideological education into higher education curricula as a preventive measure against ideological vulnerability and social fragmentation.