Social Media in the GCC Countries—Facilitator or Curse for Generation “Z”?

<p dir="ltr">The aim of this paper is to explore the directions of the social change in some of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries, by analyzing how traditional interactions between generations and pattern evolution are modeled by influences exercised through the use of...

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Main Author: Ciprian Pripoae-Şerbănescu (15445307) (author)
Other Authors: Ecaterina Maţoi (15445310) (author)
Published: 2023
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Sociology
Communication and media studies
Cultural studies
GCC countries
Generation Z
Social media
Social change
Identities
Security
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description <p dir="ltr">The aim of this paper is to explore the directions of the social change in some of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries, by analyzing how traditional interactions between generations and pattern evolution are modeled by influences exercised through the use of internet, and in particular of social media. We will delve on the impact of internet technology and social media on (Arab) self, but also on human connectivity. Social media has a tremendous impact on how people share ideas and visions, but also on how they define and represent themselves and the social environment. Detached from traditional institutions, more members of Arab societies may be seduced by the illusion of an ever evolving and confident identity, a deception/dream generously offered by the social media. As such, the role of ruling political elites might be highly challenging, not only in ensuring the stability of their societies, but also in stimulating a solid societal identity in an increasingly unpredictable and complex international environment.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Social Change and Transformation in the Gulf Region<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See chapter on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7796-1_2" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7796-1_2</a></p>
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spelling Social Media in the GCC Countries—Facilitator or Curse for Generation “Z”?Ciprian Pripoae-Şerbănescu (15445307)Ecaterina Maţoi (15445310)Human societySociologyCommunication and media studiesCultural studiesGCC countriesGeneration ZSocial mediaSocial changeIdentitiesSecurity<p dir="ltr">The aim of this paper is to explore the directions of the social change in some of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries, by analyzing how traditional interactions between generations and pattern evolution are modeled by influences exercised through the use of internet, and in particular of social media. We will delve on the impact of internet technology and social media on (Arab) self, but also on human connectivity. Social media has a tremendous impact on how people share ideas and visions, but also on how they define and represent themselves and the social environment. Detached from traditional institutions, more members of Arab societies may be seduced by the illusion of an ever evolving and confident identity, a deception/dream generously offered by the social media. As such, the role of ruling political elites might be highly challenging, not only in ensuring the stability of their societies, but also in stimulating a solid societal identity in an increasingly unpredictable and complex international environment.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Social Change and Transformation in the Gulf Region<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See chapter on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7796-1_2" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-7796-1_2</a></p>2023-03-22T12:00:00ZTextChapterinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext10.1007/978-981-19-7796-1_2https://figshare.com/articles/chapter/Social_Media_in_the_GCC_Countries_Facilitator_or_Curse_for_Generation_Z_/22793786CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/227937862023-03-22T12:00:00Z
spellingShingle Social Media in the GCC Countries—Facilitator or Curse for Generation “Z”?
Ciprian Pripoae-Şerbănescu (15445307)
Human society
Sociology
Communication and media studies
Cultural studies
GCC countries
Generation Z
Social media
Social change
Identities
Security
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title Social Media in the GCC Countries—Facilitator or Curse for Generation “Z”?
title_full Social Media in the GCC Countries—Facilitator or Curse for Generation “Z”?
title_fullStr Social Media in the GCC Countries—Facilitator or Curse for Generation “Z”?
title_full_unstemmed Social Media in the GCC Countries—Facilitator or Curse for Generation “Z”?
title_short Social Media in the GCC Countries—Facilitator or Curse for Generation “Z”?
title_sort Social Media in the GCC Countries—Facilitator or Curse for Generation “Z”?
topic Human society
Sociology
Communication and media studies
Cultural studies
GCC countries
Generation Z
Social media
Social change
Identities
Security