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The social media effect on the families of the Saudi society from the perspective of the youth
Description
This social media network (SMN) study regarding youth of Saudi Arabia, focused on the effect of the SMN on youth with their families and their traditions. The significance of this study is to have an understanding of the effect of the SMN on the youths' families. Furthermore, recommendations were given from the perspective of the youth to help improve Saudi Arabian society using SMN. A total of 617 students from University of Dammam, ages from 18-24, have participated in the survey. The results of the survey showed that the effect of the SMN on the youth and their relations with their families are resilient in some aspects. However, the outcome of involvement with the SMN is obvious on other aspects as well, such as the gained ability of self-decision making and the ability to accept opposing opinions. Moreover, the research findings specific to women indicate that they are more active in the SMNs. The results also demonstrate women gained knowledge of their rights and gained freedom of speech. Finally, the findings led to a conclusion that there is potential social change in the Saudi Arabian society, even though the family structure is not changing significantly.
Date Created
2012
Contributors
- Alsharkh, Yousef Naser (Author)
- Parmentier, Mary Jane (Thesis advisor)
- Grossman, Gary (Committee member)
- Lim, Merlyna (Committee member)
- Arizona State University (Publisher)
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Resource Type
Extent
vii, 77 p. : col. ill
Language
eng
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Peer-reviewed
No
Open Access
No
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.14718
Statement of Responsibility
by Yousef Naser Alsharkh
Description Source
Viewed on June 27, 2014
Level of coding
full
Note
thesis
Partial requirement for: M.S. Tech, Arizona State University, 2012
bibliography
Includes bibliographic references (p. 63-65)
Field of study: Technology (Global technology and development)
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- 2012-08-24 06:20:14
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- 2021-08-30 01:47:44
- 3 years 2 months ago
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