Analyzing the Outcomes of Utilizing Virtual Social Networks in Family Ties
Subject Areas : Iranian Sociological ReviewEmran Dehghani 1 , Jamileh Fadavi 2
1 - M.A. in Cultural Affairs Management, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 - Lecturer and Researcher, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Keywords: social outcomes, family, Social Networks, Cyberspace,
Abstract :
Many functions of families have experienced disruption due to the appearance of new communication technologies simultaneously with the changes that happened in cyberspace. Social analysts have considered cyberspace because it transformed various aspects of life. Examining the damages caused by changes in cultural and social fields is one of the significant columns in pathological discussions concerning the family institution. Transformation caused by expanding communication and consequently, deep and fundamental changes in the type of human relationships and family values. This study generally aims to examine the consequences of employing virtual social networks in family ties. The research has been conducted by survey method and the questionnaire has been used to collect data. The means comparison test, Pearson correlation coefficient were used to analyze data. The research statistical population included young people aged between 16-26 years old who referred to Andisheh No Film School and their families in Karaj who referred to Andisheh No Film School within 3 months. Our conclusions revealed: networks Virtual social has positive and negative social consequences for families.