Identifying the threats of family membership in social networks of Kermanshah city from the experts' views

Social networks have a significant role in today's world and cannot be ignored. In addition to their positive effects, these places have negative effects on all aspects of individual and social life, which will be reflected not only in the family but also in society and will disrupt the order and security of society. Therefore, the results of the research by identifying the threats of these networks on family relationships of the people of Kermanshah can be a way for counselors and experts to better plan for public order and security.

This research was conducted with a qualitative approach and with the grounded theory method. The study population in the present study was all key informants in the field of the research subject that theoretical saturation was achieved using purposive sampling with 12 people. Data collection tools were techniques of observation, not-taking, and semi-structured interviews. In order to determine the reliability and validity, triangulation and member check techniques were used.

The results of the study showed that membership in social networks through the factors of defects in the role model of family members, loss of mutual trust between members, increased couple stress, secrecy, emotional divorce and family dissatisfaction and inappropriate role model for children on people's family relationships is affected in Kermanshah.

In general, the findings indicate that excessive and uncultured activity in social networks causes negative effects on family relationships. As individuals grow up in families, these negative effects also jeopardize the order and security of society. The findings of this study bring good results to help policy makers and planners to reform and create a proper culture in order to properly use virtual networks to improve the quantity and quality of family relationships and ultimately improve social order and security.