INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF INSTAGRAM POSTS ON USERS’S SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the impact of Instagram use on the social and spiritual values of Mostaganem University students. The research questions addressed in this study are what types of content Mostaganem University students engage with on Instagram, how often they are exposed to different types of content on Instagram, and how Instagram use impacts their spiritual and social values. The sample for the study consisted of 32 male and female students from Abdelhamid Ibn Badis University in Mostaganem. The data collection tools used were an online survey designed to gather both qualitative and quantitative data on participants' demographics, Instagram usage habits, exposure to different types of content on Instagram, and the impact of Instagram on their social and spiritual values. The results of this research will provide insights into how social media platforms like Instagram shape users.