RT - Journal Article T1 - Effects of social networks on reading habits of the adolescent; the Case of Tehran SAMA high schools JF - publij.ir YR - 2018 JO - publij.ir VO - 24 IS - 1 UR - http://publij.ir/article-1-1436-en.html SP - 35 EP - 49 K1 - social networks K1 - lesson reading K1 - youth K1 - high school students K1 - SAMA schools AB - Purpose: To identify the effects of social networks on the reading habits of students in Tehran SAMA high schools. Method: Data collection instrument was a questionnaire. A sample of 250 students, selected using Cochran formula, completed the questionnaire. Findings: Results showed that students daily class-related reading time was moderate (3/05). Daily non-class-related reading time was low (2/52). Average daily use of social networks was (μ= 2/92). An inverse correlation found between the time spent using social networks and the time spent for class-related study; whereas correlation between the use of social-networks and non-class-related study was direct. The majority of students believed that using social networks prevents both kinds of reading. Originality: Findings revealed the role of social network in reducing the class related studies and an increase in the non-school studies. LA eng UL http://publij.ir/article-1-1436-en.html M3 ER -