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Mrs Khatoon Vakili,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (5-2022)
Volume 9, Issue 1 (5-2022)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The aim was to investigate the effect of membership in social networks and mental rumination on cognitive flexibility of female law students at Islamic Azad University of Ghaemshahr.
Method: The research method was correlational. Sample of 70 law students randomly selected by Krejcie Morgan. Instruments used were: 1. A questionnaire to study the effects of membership in social networks and; 2. Cognitive flexibility questionnaire (Taghizadeh and Nikkhah) and mental rumination scale questionnaire (Taghizadeh).
Results: Results showed that the intensity of the effect of membership in social networks (24.5%) was higher than the intensity of the effect of mental rumination (12.8%). The intensity of the effect could also be seen for all three subscales of the two variables. The results of structural equations to reject or confirm the hypotheses had shown that both variables of membership in social networks (P = 0.001 and β = 0.526) and rumination (P = 0.002 and (β = -0.379) on flexibility Cognitive have had a significant effect that giving the value of the path coefficient could be said that membership in social networks has a positive effect and mental rumination has a negative effect.
Conclusion: Membership in social networks has had far greater and more destructive effects than mental rumination on students' cognitive flexibility, and it could be said that both the variables of membership in social networks and mental rumination have affected cognitive flexibility.
Method: The research method was correlational. Sample of 70 law students randomly selected by Krejcie Morgan. Instruments used were: 1. A questionnaire to study the effects of membership in social networks and; 2. Cognitive flexibility questionnaire (Taghizadeh and Nikkhah) and mental rumination scale questionnaire (Taghizadeh).
Results: Results showed that the intensity of the effect of membership in social networks (24.5%) was higher than the intensity of the effect of mental rumination (12.8%). The intensity of the effect could also be seen for all three subscales of the two variables. The results of structural equations to reject or confirm the hypotheses had shown that both variables of membership in social networks (P = 0.001 and β = 0.526) and rumination (P = 0.002 and (β = -0.379) on flexibility Cognitive have had a significant effect that giving the value of the path coefficient could be said that membership in social networks has a positive effect and mental rumination has a negative effect.
Conclusion: Membership in social networks has had far greater and more destructive effects than mental rumination on students' cognitive flexibility, and it could be said that both the variables of membership in social networks and mental rumination have affected cognitive flexibility.
Mis Shahla Bouazzar, Dr Alireza Ghorbani, Dr Nazmohammad Ounagh,
Volume 12, Issue 2 (9-2025)
Volume 12, Issue 2 (9-2025)
Abstract
Introduction
In the 21st century, digital media has evolved into a fundamental and constitutive element of modern social existence, permeating all spheres of human activity, including social relations, political discourse, economic transactions, educational processes, and cultural consumption (Moradi, 2015). The current cohort of digital natives, having been socialized within hyper-connected media ecologies since birth, demonstrates a pronounced dependence on digital platforms for the acquisition of cultural schemas, value systems, and normative behavioral patterns (Wang, 2017). Empirical evidence indicates that social networking platforms have achieved near-universal penetration across demographic groups, fundamentally restructuring patterns of human interaction and information consumption (Bennett, 2015).
This paradigmatic shift in communicative practices has precipitated significant transformations in social behavior, manifesting in both constructive and problematic outcomes. The present investigation employs Bourdieu's capital theory to examine the tripartite relationship between virtual social network engagement, cultural capital accumulation, and social capital formation among adolescent populations in Ahvaz, Iran. The study addresses the primary research question: To what extent does a statistically significant correlation exist between virtual social network usage patterns, cultural capital assets, and social capital reserves among secondary education students in this regional context?
Methods and Materials
This study employs a quantitative, descriptive research design utilizing a cross-sectional survey approach. As an applied research project, it aims to generate practical insights for educational policy and the development of digital literacy. The target population consists of all high school students (N = 42,507) enrolled in Ahvaz public schools during the 2022-2023 academic year, as documented by the Ahvaz Education Department. A representative sample of 320 participants was determined using Morgan's sampling table, with proportional sampling techniques employed to ensure demographic representation.
Measurement Instruments: Three standardized instruments were administered: the Social Capital Assessment Scale (Jafari, 2021). 18-item Likert-type scale (1-5 range). Measures five dimensions. Cultural Capital Inventory (Sharepour et al., 2019). 18-item Likert-scale measure.Digital Network Engagement Index (Lee, 2005). 21-item psychometric tool.
Results and Discussion
The first hypothesis of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between the use of virtual social networks and cultural capital with social capital in high school students in Ahvaz. The results are consistent with the findings of Soleimani et al. (2012), Adlipour et al. (2015), Tavasli and Amoli-Kalarijani (2012), Rekuro et al. (2019), Ansari et al. (2016), McEwan et al. (2015), and Arampatzi et al. (2018), confirming the effect of using virtual social networks on social capital. It is also consistent with the findings of the study by Kalkohi-Moghaddam et al. (2012), Kohi et al. (2015), and McEwan et al. (2015), confirming the role of virtual social networks in the cultural capital of individuals.
The second hypothesis of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between the use of virtual social networks and cultural capital in high school students in Ahvaz. This finding is consistent with the results of the study by Kalkohi Moghadam et al. (1401), which confirmed the relationship between network relationships and lifestyle and cultural capital in Iran. It is also consistent with the findings of the study by Kohi et al. (1400) confirming the role of cyberspace in individuals' cultural capital. The results of this study also confirm and are consistent with the findings of McEwan et al. (2015), who found that social and virtual media have a significant impact on the transfer of cultural capital.Examining the third hypothesis of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between the use of virtual social networks and social capital in high school students in Ahvaz. This finding is consistent with the results of the study by Soleimani et al. (1401), which confirms the effect of social networks on social capital. It is also consistent with the findings of Adlipour et al. (2015), and Tavasli and Amoli-Klarijani (2012), who showed that the quality and quantity of using virtual space had a significant effect on social capital. This result confirms and is consistent with the findings of McEwan et al. (2015), Rekuro et al. (2019), and Arampatzi et al. (2018), who found that virtual networks have a significant effect on the transfer of social capital.The fourth hypothesis of the study showed that the use of virtual social networks and cultural capital can predict the amount of social capital in high school students in Ahvaz. The results are consistent with the findings of Kalkohi-Moghaddam et al. (1401), Kohi et al. (1400), McEwan et al. (2015) confirming the role of virtual social networks in the cultural capital of individuals, as well as the findings of the studies of Soleimani et al. (1401), Adlipour et al. (2015), Tavassoli and Amoli-Kalarijani (2012), Rekuro et al. (2019), Ansari et al. (2016), McEwan et al. (2015), and Arampatzi et al. (2018) confirming the effect of using virtual social networks on social capital. In explaining the results of this study, it can be stated that virtual social networks can provide a basis for learning many behaviors by providing informal educational experiences. On the other hand, these social networks themselves are effective in changing subcultures and dominating dominant cultures, and their manifestation can be observed in the behaviors of individuals imitating famous people. Cultural capital also increases people's understanding of life and increases their level of activism in various activities, making them superior and prominent. In addition, when a person is active in virtual networks, they have more connections and cooperation between this person and other people who are members of virtual networks and their participation in virtual programs and campaigns leads to the expansion of mutual support relationships, and along with the association with the values and norms belonging to these groups, it leads to further strengthening of social capital. Also, the longer a person is a member of social networks, the more relationships, familiarity, and mutual acceptance between him and the people he is in contact with are strengthened, and this in itself can lead to strengthening of social capital among people with a long history of membership in social networks. Thus, the conclusion of the present study regarding the significance of the relationship between the use of virtual social networks and cultural capital with social capital seems logical.
Conclusion
Virtual social networks can serve as effective tools for enhancing students' social capital through the reinforcement of their cultural capital. It is recommended that these networks be targeted for application within educational environments.
In the 21st century, digital media has evolved into a fundamental and constitutive element of modern social existence, permeating all spheres of human activity, including social relations, political discourse, economic transactions, educational processes, and cultural consumption (Moradi, 2015). The current cohort of digital natives, having been socialized within hyper-connected media ecologies since birth, demonstrates a pronounced dependence on digital platforms for the acquisition of cultural schemas, value systems, and normative behavioral patterns (Wang, 2017). Empirical evidence indicates that social networking platforms have achieved near-universal penetration across demographic groups, fundamentally restructuring patterns of human interaction and information consumption (Bennett, 2015).
This paradigmatic shift in communicative practices has precipitated significant transformations in social behavior, manifesting in both constructive and problematic outcomes. The present investigation employs Bourdieu's capital theory to examine the tripartite relationship between virtual social network engagement, cultural capital accumulation, and social capital formation among adolescent populations in Ahvaz, Iran. The study addresses the primary research question: To what extent does a statistically significant correlation exist between virtual social network usage patterns, cultural capital assets, and social capital reserves among secondary education students in this regional context?
Methods and Materials
This study employs a quantitative, descriptive research design utilizing a cross-sectional survey approach. As an applied research project, it aims to generate practical insights for educational policy and the development of digital literacy. The target population consists of all high school students (N = 42,507) enrolled in Ahvaz public schools during the 2022-2023 academic year, as documented by the Ahvaz Education Department. A representative sample of 320 participants was determined using Morgan's sampling table, with proportional sampling techniques employed to ensure demographic representation.
Measurement Instruments: Three standardized instruments were administered: the Social Capital Assessment Scale (Jafari, 2021). 18-item Likert-type scale (1-5 range). Measures five dimensions. Cultural Capital Inventory (Sharepour et al., 2019). 18-item Likert-scale measure.Digital Network Engagement Index (Lee, 2005). 21-item psychometric tool.
Results and Discussion
The first hypothesis of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between the use of virtual social networks and cultural capital with social capital in high school students in Ahvaz. The results are consistent with the findings of Soleimani et al. (2012), Adlipour et al. (2015), Tavasli and Amoli-Kalarijani (2012), Rekuro et al. (2019), Ansari et al. (2016), McEwan et al. (2015), and Arampatzi et al. (2018), confirming the effect of using virtual social networks on social capital. It is also consistent with the findings of the study by Kalkohi-Moghaddam et al. (2012), Kohi et al. (2015), and McEwan et al. (2015), confirming the role of virtual social networks in the cultural capital of individuals.
The second hypothesis of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between the use of virtual social networks and cultural capital in high school students in Ahvaz. This finding is consistent with the results of the study by Kalkohi Moghadam et al. (1401), which confirmed the relationship between network relationships and lifestyle and cultural capital in Iran. It is also consistent with the findings of the study by Kohi et al. (1400) confirming the role of cyberspace in individuals' cultural capital. The results of this study also confirm and are consistent with the findings of McEwan et al. (2015), who found that social and virtual media have a significant impact on the transfer of cultural capital.Examining the third hypothesis of the study showed that there is a significant relationship between the use of virtual social networks and social capital in high school students in Ahvaz. This finding is consistent with the results of the study by Soleimani et al. (1401), which confirms the effect of social networks on social capital. It is also consistent with the findings of Adlipour et al. (2015), and Tavasli and Amoli-Klarijani (2012), who showed that the quality and quantity of using virtual space had a significant effect on social capital. This result confirms and is consistent with the findings of McEwan et al. (2015), Rekuro et al. (2019), and Arampatzi et al. (2018), who found that virtual networks have a significant effect on the transfer of social capital.The fourth hypothesis of the study showed that the use of virtual social networks and cultural capital can predict the amount of social capital in high school students in Ahvaz. The results are consistent with the findings of Kalkohi-Moghaddam et al. (1401), Kohi et al. (1400), McEwan et al. (2015) confirming the role of virtual social networks in the cultural capital of individuals, as well as the findings of the studies of Soleimani et al. (1401), Adlipour et al. (2015), Tavassoli and Amoli-Kalarijani (2012), Rekuro et al. (2019), Ansari et al. (2016), McEwan et al. (2015), and Arampatzi et al. (2018) confirming the effect of using virtual social networks on social capital. In explaining the results of this study, it can be stated that virtual social networks can provide a basis for learning many behaviors by providing informal educational experiences. On the other hand, these social networks themselves are effective in changing subcultures and dominating dominant cultures, and their manifestation can be observed in the behaviors of individuals imitating famous people. Cultural capital also increases people's understanding of life and increases their level of activism in various activities, making them superior and prominent. In addition, when a person is active in virtual networks, they have more connections and cooperation between this person and other people who are members of virtual networks and their participation in virtual programs and campaigns leads to the expansion of mutual support relationships, and along with the association with the values and norms belonging to these groups, it leads to further strengthening of social capital. Also, the longer a person is a member of social networks, the more relationships, familiarity, and mutual acceptance between him and the people he is in contact with are strengthened, and this in itself can lead to strengthening of social capital among people with a long history of membership in social networks. Thus, the conclusion of the present study regarding the significance of the relationship between the use of virtual social networks and cultural capital with social capital seems logical.
Conclusion
Virtual social networks can serve as effective tools for enhancing students' social capital through the reinforcement of their cultural capital. It is recommended that these networks be targeted for application within educational environments.
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