Revue de Recherches et Etudes Scientifiques
Volume 20, Numéro 1, Pages 184-206
2026-01-26

Ethical Use Of Social Networking Sites An Exploratory Study On A Sample Of Media And Communication Students In Algeria

Authors : Berrachiche Abdeldjalil . Benammar Saida Kheira .

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the dimensions of ethical use of social networking sites among students at the Faculty of Media and Communication Sciences, University of Algiers 3. To achieve the study's objectives, a questionnaire was designed to collect data from a sample of 132 individuals, based on a descriptive methodology. The study concluded that the sample members exhibit a high level of awareness in most dimensions, such as respect for privacy, responsible communication, and digital reputation, with some challenges existing in the dimension of digital safety and security, where the results showed significant variation within the study sample in this regard.

Keywords

dimensions ; ethical use ; social networking sites ; University students.