Effects of social networks on reading habits of the adolescent; the Case of Tehran SAMA high schools

Hassan Zadeh, Soodabeh; Hariri, Nadjla; Gilvari, Abbas

Effects of social networks on reading habits of the adolescent; the Case of Tehran SAMA high schools

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Soodabeh Hassan zadeh ¹

Nadjla Hariri ²

Abbas Gilvari ³

¹ Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IRAN

² Associate Professor, Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, IRAN

³ Assistant Professor of Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization

Abstract

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.

Keywords

social networks

lesson reading

youth

high school students

SAMA schools