Investigating the tendency to use internal social networks (Case study: Professors and students of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch)

Document Type : researcher

Authors
iman vahidi khabaz 1
alireza biabannavard sarvestani 2
keramatollah rasekh 3
1 -Department of Communication Sciences, Science and Research Branch - Fars, Islamic Azad University, Fars, Iran.
2 Department of Political Science, Faculty of Humanities, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran
3 Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran
10.22034/scm.2025.526830.1884
Abstract
If we examine internal social networks from the perspective of education and extraordinary educational opportunities, we find that these networks can be a powerful arm for providing the latest information, events, and scientific outputs in various fields; and play a significant role in promoting, expanding, and expanding science and supporting participatory education. This research was conducted with the aim of investigating the tendency to use internal social networks by professors and students of the Islamic Azad University, Tehran Science and Research Branch. A survey method was used to conduct this research. A researcher-made questionnaire was also used in terms of data collection. Then, the researcher collected information by being present in the field and using the questionnaire; and after scoring the questionnaires, the data matrix was adjusted, and statistical analyses were performed using SPSS21 software according to the research objectives. The results of this research show that the average use of internal social networks among faculty members (professors) and students is below average. In another comparative look in this research, the average use of internal social networks by faculty members (professors) is higher than the average use of internal social networks by students. Also, the relationship between psychological status, political approach, and web-based economic opportunities and the tendency to use internal social networks is significant and positive.

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Keywords
social networks
psychological status
political approach
economic opportunities
Subjects
 
 
 Aguilar, J., Buendia, O., Pinto, A., & Gutiérrez, J. (2022). Social learning analytics for determining learning styles in a smart classroom. Interactive Learning Environments, 30(2), 245-261.  
Casey, G., & Wells, M. (2015). Remixing to design learning: Social media and peer-to-peer interaction. Journal of Learning Design, 8(1), 38-54.
Dadgaran, Seyyed Mohammad (2005), Fundamentals of Mass Communication; Tehran: Morvarid and  Firuzeh Publications, 8th edition. (In Persian)
Gillies, R. M. (2016). Cooperative learning: Review of research and practice. Australian Journal of Teacher Education (Online), 41(3), 39-54.
Nemati, Ali, (2015), Joy and Happiness in the Religions of Islam and Zoroastrianism, Master's Thesis  Hakim Sabzevari University, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies. (In Persian)
Shirzad, Mehran; Gharib Nawaz, Nader (1402), Study of factors affecting consumer behavior in social networks, Public Management Research, Fall 1402, No. 61, pp. 1-23. (In Persian)
Toda, A. M., do Carmo, R. M., da Silva, A. P., Bittencourt, I. I., & Isotani, S. (2019). An approach for planning and deploying gamification concepts with social networks within educational contexts. International journal of information management, 46, 294-303
 
Society Culture Media
Volume 14, Issue 55
Summer 2025
Pages 355-375

  • Receive Date 28 May 2025
  • Revise Date 02 July 2025
  • Accept Date 23 June 2025