The impact of social media use on the socialization process of children within Yemeni families

The study aimed to identify the impact of social media use on the socialization process of children within Yemeni families by identifying patterns of social media use among children within Yemeni families and determining the impact of such use on social values and norms. and revealing the positive and negative effects of these sites on socialization and bringing about a change in methods of social control within Yemeni families. The researcher used a descriptive analytical approach due to its suitability for the subject of the study. and a questionnaire prepared by the researcher. A simple random sample of 125 families was selected, and the study produced a set of conclusions, the most important of which are::

- 1-The study showed that children's use of social media is high and daily, with long hours spent on digital platforms.

2- The results of the study showed that social media has become a major factor influencing the socialization process within Yemeni families, reshaping family values, relationships, and methods of social control. Despite the risks it poses in terms of the erosion of values and weakening of family interaction, it provides opportunities for the development of awareness, skills, and self-learning. Therefore, their impact is not determined by their existence, but rather by how they are used and the level of family guidance, which calls for the adoption of conscious digital parenting that strikes a balance between technological openness and the preservation of identity and social values.