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

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.
Reuse Permissions
  • Downloads
    pdf (1.1 MB)

    Details

    Title
    • The social media effect on the families of the Saudi society from the perspective of the youth
    Contributors
    Date Created
    2012
    Resource Type
  • Text
  • Collections this item is in
    Note
    • Partial requirement for: M.S. Tech, Arizona State University, 2012
      Note type
      thesis
    • Includes bibliographic references (p. 63-65)
      Note type
      bibliography
    • Field of study: Technology (Global technology and development)

    Citation and reuse

    Statement of Responsibility

    by Yousef Naser Alsharkh

    Machine-readable links