The qualitative study of the pathology of virtual social networks on the mental health of students (from the perspective of school counselors)

Abstract

the aim of this study was "determining the damage of Virtual social networks on the mental health of high school students from Tehran school counselors perspective ". This study was conducted with Qualitative approach and grounded theory method. The population of this research was school counselors in Tehran boys' high school. The sample includes 21 of the boys' highschool counselors who Purposive sampling method were selected in Tehran. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. To analyze the data, using grounded theory, information obtained in three stages, open coding, axial, and was selective. A total of 37 primary categories, and 6 axia code as follows: "personal injuries, Family injuries, social injuries, educational injuries, injuries during puberty and the risk of mental disorders" was obtained. Based on the results obtained, the core category (selective code) This " Education and training injuries " was determined. This category covers all other categories in the study.

Keywords

• pathology qualitative virtual social network
• students' mental health
• perspective school counselors