The Role of the Virtual Social Network (Facebook) in Spreading Verbal Abuse: A Perspective of Jordanian University Students

Hamza Khalil  alkhaddam

doi:10.35516/hum.v50i3.5411

Authors

Hamza Khalil alkhaddam Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Ajloun College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Ajloun, Jordan. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3499-9225

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v50i3.5411

Keywords:

Virtual social network, Facebook, verbal abuse, spreading of verbal abuse, Jordanian university students.

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate and analyze the role of the virtual social network, specifically Facebook, in spreading verbal abuse among Jordanian university students. Additionally, the study aimed to identify the concept and types of "verbal abuse" prevalent on Facebook, as perceived by Jordanian university students.

Methods: The study employed a descriptive analytical approach to achieve its objectives. Data was collected through a questionnaire distributed to 371 male and female students in public universities.

Results: The results revealed that the students believe Facebook contributes to the spread of verbal abuse, evident in the language used in users' tweets and posts. Moreover, the study found no statistically significant differences in the role of Facebook in spreading verbal abuse among the study sample based on gender or educational level.

Conclusions: Based on these findings, the study recommends conducting further research on the role of Facebook in perpetuating verbal abuse.

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