The Relationship between Using Virtual Networks and Tendency to High-Risk Behaviors in Students of Maneh and Samalqan

High-risk behaviors among young people are one of the most important health and social issues in today's societies that affect the individual, family and society. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between using virtual networks and the tendency for high risk behaviors among the students of Maneh and Semlagh city. The survey method is used to conduct this research. The statistical population of the study consisted of all male high school students of Maneh and Somalegan who were studying in the academic year of 2017-2018. 103 students were selected from three schools using multistage cluster random sampling. The used research tools were including Keyes and Magyarmo (2003) subjective well-being questionnaire and Talebi Virtual Networks Questionnaire (2015). The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation method. Based on the analysis of the findings in the results section, the main hypothesis of the research, there is a significant relationship between the use of virtual networks and the tendency toward high-risk behaviors of students (emotional well-being, psychological well-being and social well-being), was confirmed. Therefore, it is suggested that educational workshops should be conducted on how to use virtual networks by families and cultural and educational institutions to prevent mental health problems and promote adolescent health and provide adequate information to reduce social harms.