HAIFA MUBARAK AL-ANAZI,KHATATBEH,
DOI: https://doi.org/Background: The pervasive integration of social media into daily life has raised questions regarding its influence on interpersonal dynamics, particularly within the family unit, as well as its impact on individual traits such as personal responsibility.
Objective: This study aims to examine the differences in the perceived quality of family relationships and levels of personal responsibility among users of social media applications, considering key demographic variables.
Methods: A total of 501 participants (167 males and 334 females), aged 19 to 40 years and residing in the Riyadh region, were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected through validated instruments: the Family Relationship Quality Scale (Fok et al., 2014) and the Personal Responsibility Scale (Ren et al., 2023).
Results: The findings revealed no statistically significant differences in family relationship quality across gender, age, education level, or daily duration of social media use. This suggests a relative stability in participants’ perceptions of family cohesion regardless of demographic differences. However, significant differences were found in personal responsibility scores, favoring males and individuals in the 36–40 age group. No significant variation was observed based on education or usage time, indicating that personal responsibility may be more closely linked to internal psychological or social factors than to external demographic characteristics.
Conclusions: The study highlights the importance of fostering digital literacy and encouraging the intentional use of social media platforms in ways that strengthen family cohesion and promote a sense of individual responsibility. These findings offer practical implications for educators, psychologists, and policymakers concerned with digital well-being and family dynamics.
