Comparison of the use of virtual social networks, attachment styles and self-knowledge between female and male students
The aim of present study was comparing virtual social network use, attachment styles and self-knowledge among male and female students. Present study was causal-comparative study. Using cluster sampling, 207 students (male=96, female=111) were selected among students of Malayer University as statist...
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| description | The aim of present study was comparing virtual social network use, attachment styles and self-knowledge among male and female students. Present study was causal-comparative study. Using cluster sampling, 207 students (male=96, female=111) were selected among students of Malayer University as statistical population. A questionnaire consisting of attachment scale, self-knowledge scale filled out by sample groups. Students were asked about the amount of they use virtual social networks such as Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp, Imo, Line, Facebook over 24 hours. Data were analyzed by multivariable analysis of variance. Residence place of students (dormitory and home) statistically was controlled. Results showed statistically significant differences (P<0/05) in self-knowledge, avoidant style of attachment, and amount of social networks usage between male and female students. Female students had higher scores of self-knowledge than males but lower scores of avoidant style of attachment and lower levels of social network use. Based on results psychological interventions of self-knowledge and attachment in male students relationships in social networks seems to be useful. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1526d8dc4ca04c41958b5e5ef1fc8bf42023-12-13T10:28:26ZfasAllameh Tabataba'i University Pressمطالعات رسانههای نوین2538-22092476-65502022-07-0183020618110.22054/nms.2022.34705.55414217Comparison of the use of virtual social networks, attachment styles and self-knowledge between female and male studentsYadollah Ghasemipour0Fariba Saeidi1Psychology Department, Faculty of Humanities, Malayer UniversityPsychology Department, Malayer UniversityThe aim of present study was comparing virtual social network use, attachment styles and self-knowledge among male and female students. Present study was causal-comparative study. Using cluster sampling, 207 students (male=96, female=111) were selected among students of Malayer University as statistical population. A questionnaire consisting of attachment scale, self-knowledge scale filled out by sample groups. Students were asked about the amount of they use virtual social networks such as Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp, Imo, Line, Facebook over 24 hours. Data were analyzed by multivariable analysis of variance. Residence place of students (dormitory and home) statistically was controlled. Results showed statistically significant differences (P<0/05) in self-knowledge, avoidant style of attachment, and amount of social networks usage between male and female students. Female students had higher scores of self-knowledge than males but lower scores of avoidant style of attachment and lower levels of social network use. Based on results psychological interventions of self-knowledge and attachment in male students relationships in social networks seems to be useful.https://nms.atu.ac.ir/article_14217_db587654589d719aa2cc38e10f31b76f.pdfattachment stylesself-knowledgevirtual social networks |
| spellingShingle | Yadollah Ghasemipour Fariba Saeidi Comparison of the use of virtual social networks, attachment styles and self-knowledge between female and male students مطالعات رسانههای نوین attachment styles self-knowledge virtual social networks |
| title | Comparison of the use of virtual social networks, attachment styles and self-knowledge between female and male students |
| title_full | Comparison of the use of virtual social networks, attachment styles and self-knowledge between female and male students |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of the use of virtual social networks, attachment styles and self-knowledge between female and male students |
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| title_short | Comparison of the use of virtual social networks, attachment styles and self-knowledge between female and male students |
| title_sort | comparison of the use of virtual social networks attachment styles and self knowledge between female and male students |
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