abstract: 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. / Dissertation/Thesis / M.S.Tech Technology 2012
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:asu.edu/item:14718 |
| Date | January 2012 |
| Contributors | Alsharkh, Yousef Naser (Author), Parmentier, Mary Jane (Advisor), Grossman, Gary (Committee member), Lim, Merlyna (Committee member), Arizona State University (Publisher) |
| Source Sets | Arizona State University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Masters Thesis |
| Format | 85 pages |
| Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/, All Rights Reserved |
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