Students and the Risk of Virtual Relationships in Social Media: Improving Learning Environments

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the risks of social virtual relationships in social media on students. The study's sample consisted of 200 students from the Ajman University (UAE). The study used a questionnaire survey to identify the risks of virtual relationships. The finding was a moderate risk of virtual communication in social media affecting youth. The study offered recommendations to reduce the virtual communication risk through the cumulative effort of family and university, leisure-time activities, and awareness-rising classes.

Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on increasing the risks of children's addiction to electronic games from a social work perspective

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Building a better society: The Vital role of Family's social values in creating a culture of giving in young Children's minds

“…Education and socialization are areas of significant competition among nations, as they recognize the importance of instilling positive social values in children. These values are essential for building a positive human personality and preserving the religious, cultural, and social fabric of a society [ 4 ]. By imparting virtuous values to children, societies aim to equip them with the necessary tools to serve humanity limitlessly [ 5 ].…”

The impact of campus housing problems faced by female expatriate students on the level of their academic achievement

“…Campus housing provides many services, including accommodation, study rooms and healthcare. However, despite the available services, female students face various problems in campus housing that affect their academic achievement levels (Bender et al., 2019; Elsayed, 2020; Karamash, 2017).…”