An approach in sociology and development

Sociology of Social Media and Virtual Space in Iran

Document Type : Research-Mixed

Author

bita nouri

Department of Computer Engineering, National University of , Skills(NUS), Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22034/jasd.2025.231881
Abstract
Abstract:
This study examines the sociological dimensions of social media and cyberspace in Iran. Given the increasing penetration of these platforms in Iranians' daily lives, analyzing their impacts on social, cultural, political, and economic structures holds particular significance. The primary objective of this article is to identify and analyze patterns of media consumption, transformations in individual and collective identities, the formation of social movements, and their effects on public discourse within Iran's digital space. Employing a mixed-methods approach combining content analysis and surveys, this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complexities characterizing Iranian society's interaction with virtual spaces. Preliminary findings indicate that while social media has created opportunities for innovative communication and civic engagement, it has simultaneously introduced challenges including misinformation dissemination, privacy violations, and widening social divides. The article concludes by proposing policy recommendations for cyberspace governance and promoting media literacy in society.

Keywords: Sociology of cyberspace, Social media in Iran, Individual and collective identity, Social

Keywords

Sociology of Cyberspace
Individual and Collective Identity
Social Movements
Media Literacy

  • Receive Date 01 March 2025
  • Revise Date 06 April 2025
  • Accept Date 09 May 2025

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