Social networking sites and their impact on emotional divorce and the level of family security in a sample of married female teachers in the Jordanian capital Amman

Abstract

The aim of this study was to find out the impact of social networking sites on emotional divorce and the level of family
security in a sample of female teachers in the Jordanian capital Amman. The study sample consisted of 600 female teachers
working in primary and secondary schools under the Ministry of Education in Amman, who were working during the
semester 2017-2018, were selected randomly ,and the scales were developed (Using the social networking sites, the
emotional divorce and the family security) and obtaining validity and stability. The results showed that the level of using
social networking sites was high, while the level of emotional divorce was moderate among primary and secondary school
teachers. The level of family security was average. The results also indicated a statistically significant impact on the use of
social networking sites on emotional divorce and family security. The study recommended the importance of creating
awareness programs and rehabilitation for those who are going to marry.