مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي واثرها على العلاقات الاسرية في مدينة بغداد من وجهة نظر أولياء الطلبة

Abstract

The present study aims to explore the nature of family relationships influenced by the use of social media from the perspective of students’ parents in the city of Baghdad during the second semester of the 2023–2024 academic years. A total of 489 families were selected randomly, representing 5% of the total study population of 9,799 parents. The researcher employed a structured questionnaire comprising 27 items distributed across three key domains. The validity and reliability of the instrument were confirmed, with the overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient recorded at 0.88, indicating a high level of internal consistency.

To examine the study findings, several statistical techniques were applied, including the independent samples t-test, one-way ANOVA, and frequency distribution analysis to assess the current state of family relationships. The results highlighted the presence of statistically significant differences associated with the income variable, favoring families with higher income levels. Conversely, no statistically significant differences were observed in relation to gender, educational level, age, or family size. Based on these findings, the researcher recommended fostering open communication and reducing barriers between parents and their children, enabling children to draw upon their parents’ life experiences and guidance, thereby helping them navigate psychological challenges encountered in everyday life.