Relationship Between the Use of Virtual Social Networks With Self-Esteem and Mental Health of Faculty Members and Students( Payame Noor University in Kerman)

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the use of virtual social networks with self-esteem and mental health of faculty members and students of Payame Noor University in Kerman. The research method of the survey is descriptive correlational. The study population is the faculty members and students of Payame Noor University of Kerman. The sample is comprised of 28 members of the faculty members of Kerman University and 150 students. The students were selected randomly. Due to the limited number of faculty members, all of the subjects in the statistical population (28 people) were selected as the research sample and based on Morgan's table of the total .The research tool was a questionnaire for identifying and analyzing the opportunities and vulnerabilities of social networking in cyberspace, GHQ general health questionnaire and Eysenck self-confidence questionnaire. The results of the present article indicate a relation between Self-confidence, physical symptoms, anxiety, sleep deprivation and social function and depression. Opinions about the use of networks Virtual societies are the same in terms of gender and field of study. There is a significant relationship between the use of virtual social networks and general health, self-esteem, physical symptoms, anxiety, insomnia and depression, but there is no significant relationship between the use of social networks and Social functions. It is concluded in awareness and encouragement of students to the participation in social activities and design and launch a native and local social network. It is recommended to increase the awareness of students and faculty members.