أثر مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي علي القيم الاجتماعية لدي الشباب الليبي دراسة ميدانية علي طلاب كلية الأداب جامعة سرت

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of social media use on social values among Libyan university youth, through a field investigation conducted on a sample of 128 students from the University of Sirte. The research employed a descriptive-analytical methodology, using a structured questionnaire as the primary data collection tool.

The findings indicate that social media platforms have become an integral part of students’ daily lives, with high levels of daily and prolonged usage. Results further show that moderate use of social media enhances positive values such as cooperation, cultural openness, and knowledge exchange, whereas excessive use contributes to weakened family bonds, reduced academic commitment, diminished real-life social interaction, and erosion of traditional social values.

The study concludes that there is a clear relationship between usage intensity and value transformation among youth. Negative impacts increase with longer daily usage hours, while moderate use can promote beneficial social and academic values. These findings highlight the dual role of social media and the need for guiding youth toward responsible and value-balanced usage that helps preserve authentic Libyan social norms.