The role of social media in forming the culture of students in primary schools, a field study in the city of Mosul

Abstract

          The research aimed to try to identify the role of social media in forming the culture of students in schools in the city of Mosul on a sample of 150 families to identify the extent of the impact of these media on their students. The objectives of the research were to try to identify the nature of the topics that their children follow through social media? What is the role of these means in forming the culture of students at this age? What are its advantages and disadvantages on general culture? The research relied on the descriptive approach and social survey in collecting data, and the research reached a number of results, including that the majority of students use social media, which distracts them from practicing social activities. Social media has left negative effects on students, such as social isolation, hostile and violent behavior, lack of concentration, and indifference. Social media has weakened the educational level of students.