The Relationship between Social Adaptation and Self-Efficacy with the Use of Social Networks in Fourth Grade Elementary Students in Behshahr

Due to the increasing use of social networks among people in the community, especially students, so the need for research in this area is essential. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between social adjustment and self-efficacy with the use of social networks in primary school students in Behshahr. The method of this research is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-correlational in terms of method. The statistical population was all 1450 primary school students in Behshahr, which based on Krejcie and Morgan table, 306 people were selected as a sample by stratified random sampling. Research tools included Sinha and Sang social adjustment questionnaire, general self-efficacy questionnaire and social media use questionnaire. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation, independent t-test and multivariate regression using SPSS software version 20. Findings showed that there is a significant inverse relationship between social adjustment and self-efficacy with the use of social networks in students. Also, self-efficacy with beta coefficient β = -0.567 has the highest relationship with the use of social networks. There is no significant difference between studentschr('39') social adjustment, self-efficacy and use of social networks by gender. Conclusion that the use of social networks has a negative effect on social adjustment and self-efficacy of students. Therefore, university officials are suggested to hold educational workshops for parents and students with scientific and coherent planning in order to address the disadvantages of excessive use of social networks and also the correct use of social networks. , In order to increase social adjustment and self-efficacy in students.