"The Role of Social Media in Transforming the Culture of Libyan Youth: The Municipality of Al-Zahra as a Case Study"

Abstract

This study aims to explore the role of social media platforms in changing the culture of Libyan society, with a focus on the Al-Zahra Municipality as a case study. The study includes a set of sub-questions, including:

·         What are the positives and negatives of social media in changing the culture of Libyan society?

·         What are the most commonly used social media platforms among the study sample?

The researcher used a descriptive approach for this study, and the sample consisted of 150 young people from the Al-Zahra Municipality. The researcher employed several tools for data collection, including a questionnaire. Some of the key findings of the study are:

1.      The study confirmed that social media platforms contribute to shaping the culture of youth by providing easy access to information and resources through groups and individuals.

2.      The study showed that young people exchange ideas and experiences via social media, which contributes to shaping their culture and awareness.

3.      The study demonstrated that social media platforms help provide information to communities in general, and to young people in particular.