January 2026 , Pages 210-236
L. Jawana Salah Hussein ; L. Shirin Saleh Mohammed
Today, social networking platforms have the most users and can affect all individuals in society in general and youth in particular, on the one hand may have a positive impact on social relationships, on the other hand may cause feelings of loneliness. The aim of this study is to show the motives of using social networking platforms among young people and its social impacts. The research is descriptive and the method used is the social survey method. Through a survey form, the statistical tools used are (percentage, mean, standard deviation, Cronbach's alpha equation, ...). Connecting with family members and friends, getting acquainted with new cultures and ways of life in the world, and to fill their spare time, the use of platforms has both positive and negative effects on young people Part 2: Theoretical framework of the research, Part 3: Field framework of the research