The relationship between the use of virtual social networks and students' academic enthusiasm

Document Type : Original Article

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1 M.A. in Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, Islamic Azad University, Qayenat Branch, Iran

2 Department of Psycology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

3 Bachelor of General Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the use of virtual social networks and academic enthusiasm of students in Qaen Universities.This research is descriptive – correlative study. The statistical population of this study was the students of Qaen Universities, among which, using Simple random sampling method, 150 students were selected as sample. Data were gathered using the researcher-made questionnaire on the use of virtual social networks and Fredericks, Blumenfeld, Paris Academic enthusiasm Questionnaire (2004). The results were analyzed using SPSS23 software whit Pearson correlation coefficient. The results showed a positive and significant relationship between the use of virtual social networks and academic enthusiasm of students. Among the components of academic enthusiasm (behavioral, emotional, cognitive), there is a significant relationship between cognitive enthusiasm and the use of social networks but There is no relationship between behavioral enthusiasm and emotional enthusiasm with the use of social networks. Spending a lot of time on the Internet causes students to become physically and mentally exhausted, which in turn leads to less time spent by students on academic matters, which will lead to academic failure for students. As a result, following poor academic performance, their academic enthusiasm decreases.

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Journal of Cultural Preservation and Social Capital
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 6
October 2022
Pages 30-46

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  • Receive Date: 14 October 2021
  • Revise Date: 13 November 2021
  • Accept Date: 29 October 2023

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