واقع الشبكات الرقمية والتفاعل الاجتماعي والسياسي في الأردن

Rakan Abu Arabi Adwan; Khalid Abdallah Tameem

doi:10.35516/Hum.2026.9526

Authors

Rakan Abu Arabi Adwan Sociology Department, Art School, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3819-1497
Khalid Abdallah Tameem Sociology Department, Art School, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3282-5759

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/Hum.2026.9526

Keywords:

Reality of digital networks, social interaction, political interaction in Jordan

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to explore the state of digital networks and their role in social and political interaction in Jordan.

Methods: The study employed a social survey methodology to describe phenomena related to digital networks. The sample consisted of 137 randomly selected students from the Faculty of Arts.

Results: The study revealed several key findings. The overall state of digital networks and their role in social and political interaction in Jordan was perceived as high, with an average score of 3.88 according to the participants. The results also indicated that the digital generation is highly capable of influencing public opinion and driving changes, with this aspect achieving an average score of 3.79. Additionally, young people showed a strong commitment to staying engaged with digital networks, reflected in an average score of 3.79. The findings further demonstrated that identity formation within the context of digital networks was generally high, with an average score of 3.67. One significant observation was the influence on national language through the use of virtual language, contributing to identity formation.

Conclusions: The study concluded that overcoming barriers to digital transformation and implementing necessary solutions are essential. It emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the ethics of digital network usage and preserving national identity through responsible use of virtual language.

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