Abstract

This research addresses the phenomenon of misuse of social media as one of the most prominent challenges of our time. These platforms are no longer merely tools for communication and information exchange, but have often transformed into arenas for disseminating negative behaviors and unethical practices. This is evident in the violation of privacy, the spread of rumors, and hate speech.
The study also concluded that the misuse of these media poses a real threat to social and intellectual security, and that the fundamental reason lies in a lack of awareness regarding the use of these sites and the absence of adequate ethical and legislative controls. This topic has also received widespread attention in academic and social circles due to the negative effects this phenomenon has on individual behavior and societal stability.
   This research also concluded with a set of recommendations emphasizing the need for electronic or digital education, updating laws related to cybercrimes, and activating the role of educational and media institutions in spreading the culture of responsible use of social media platforms.