The Relationship between Computer Literacy and Social Networks Membership in Female Students of Yazd University

The present research aims to investigate the relationship between computer literacy and social-virtual networks membership in B.A & M.A female students in Yazd university (N=8000). Research method was descriptive (survey). 236 students were selected from the population by cluster random sampling. Data collection was performed by using computer literacy questionnaire and social networks membership scale and data were analyzed by applying one-sample t-test, Friedman analysis of variances, Pearson correlation and factorial analysis of variances. The results showed that the students’ computer literacy was higher than the average level; students believed that, despite its advantages, membership in social networks still has significant disadvantages in relation to family and socialization issues as well as academic, psychological and spiritual aspects. There is a positive relationship between computer literacy and chatting advantages and there is a negative relationship between using e-mail and using SMS. Computer literacy skill in M.A student`s is higher than B.A students, but computer literacy skill is similar in single and married ones. Eventually, there is not a significant difference between M.A and B.A students and also single and married students’ viewpoints about the advantages and disadvantages of social networks membership.