New Media Studies - Articles List

Sexual Victimization of Children and Adolescents in Cyberspace and the Accelerating Role of Filtering Policy

maedeh movaghari; Hossein Aghababaei

Volume 10, Issue 40 , December 2024, , Pages 68-69

https://doi.org/10.22054/nms.2025.82282.1765

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The influence of media on individuals, a pivotal factor, has witnessed heightened prominence in the age of new media, particularly in the digital realm. Children and teenagers, especially ... Read More The influence of media on individuals, a pivotal factor, has witnessed heightened prominence in the age of new media, particularly in the digital realm. Children and teenagers, especially active in online spaces, are significantly shaped by media, underscoring their potential vulnerability to its impact. The advantages and educational benefits offered by new media and cyberspace to children and adolescents come with a considerable risk of victimization — ranging from general safety concerns to the specific threat of sexual victimization. As a preventative measure, the policy of content restriction (filtering) has been implemented to reduce these risks. The crucial research question lies in the role of cyberspace and the policy of content restriction in relation to the sexual victimization of children. The findings reveal a significant relationship between the media and sexual victimization, underscoring the facilitative and instrumental role of the media. While the filtering policy aims to counter or reduce the negative effects of media, the research highlights how it has paradoxically exacerbated sexual victimization of children and adolescents due to technical inefficiencies, misleading data exchange paths, neutralizing techniques, and the emergence of VPNs. Extended Abstract:The expanding reach of new media has become an integral aspect of life for both children and teenagers, offering a wealth of opportunities for learning, recreation, and communication. Alongside these advantages, new media also presents significant risks, with the most substantial danger being sexual victimization. The objective of filtering policies is to shield this demographic from inappropriate content and sexual dangers and threats, but these policies exhibit a dual role. This research investigates whether filtering policies have achieved their intended goals or inadvertently intensified the susceptibility of children and adolescents to sexual victimization online. This study aims to critically assess the effectiveness of current filtering policies and offer alternative solutions. Ultimately, the primary objective is to meticulously explore how seemingly conservative measures may actually intensify the very issues they were designed to address, specifically in this case, the increased vulnerability of children and adolescents to various forms of cybercrime. To delve into the matter at hand, a descriptive-analytical approach has been adopted, wherein scientific texts and articles related to the topic have been scrutinized, focusing on the examination of qualitative data pertaining to the sexual victimization of children and adolescents in the digital realm, as well as the role played by the filtering policy.IntroductionMedia possesses a fundamental influence on shaping individuals’ thoughts and behaviors, and with the emergence and expanding presence of new media, especially in terms of vast data and information exchange through the internet and cyberspace, the role of media has become increasingly significant and encompassing. Young children and adolescents, as primary users of media, particularly those who are active in virtual spaces, are naturally susceptible to the influence of the media. While new media and cyberspace offer a wide range of benefits and valuable educational experiences to children and teenagers, the specter of general victimization and in particular, sexual victimization, casts a dark shadow over these digital highways. Cyberspace, with its unique features, has unfortunately evolved into a platform for a plethora of sexual offenses against children and adolescents. This risk spectrum encompasses serious offenses like sexual abuse, the sharing of pornographic content, creating fake user profiles, and receiving and exploiting intimate images. This is particularly concerning for children and adolescents since they are more exposed to these dangers due to the extensive use of cyberspace. To address these risks, policies aimed at restricting access have been implemented. However, this approach has actually led to an increase in VPN usage, which has not only failed to reduce victimization but has also heightened the risk of sexual victimization.Materials and MethodsThe current research employs a descriptive-analytical approach. Initially, through a review of relevant texts and scientific articles, this work examines the subject of sexual victimization of children and adolescents online. Subsequently, data sources are selected, and qualitative materials are obtained and analyzed. Its objective is to detect patterns, trends, and factors associated with sexual victimization of children and adolescents online. Furthermore, the study scrutinizes the role of policies designed to restrict access in this context.Discussion and ResultsThe conclusions of this research indicate that while cyberspace undoubtedly offers benefits, it also poses significant risks to children and adolescents, necessitating preventive and educational measures. Despite the noble intentions behind current filtering policies, it has been demonstrated that they have not been effective in reducing the rate of sexual victimization of children and adolescents. Conversely, restrictions on access often prompt individuals to turn to other websites or platforms, which may not be subject to regulation or monitoring. Consequently, these individuals become exposed to even greater risks. The prevalence of VPNs and proxy servers has made it considerably easier to bypass filters and access prohibited content. This fact underscores the necessity of a comprehensive strategy, as merely relying on filtering mechanisms alone is insufficient to effectively address this critical issue. It has also been observed that many children and even adults are not adequately informed about the risks associated with cyberspace and how to adequately protect themselves. Consequently, uninformed users become easy prey for abusers, despite the presence of filtering measures. This research highlights the complex interplay between social networks and various negative consequences, such as social isolation, sexual abuse, and relationships with the opposite sex. It is noted that simply relying on filtering solutions is not sufficient; rather, it is crucial to promote proper education and awareness about the use of virtual networks and media literacy. Crucially, this study also accentuates the accelerating and instrumental role of filtering policies in increasing the vulnerability of children to sexual victimization. This implies that current policies, instead of providing protection, have in fact amplified the risk.ConclusionsThe broad-scale blocking of popular platforms has eroded public trust in policymakers’ decisions, paradoxically leading to increased usage of VPNs, thereby facilitating access to harmful materials. Moreover, excessive filtering not only increases the risk of exposure to inappropriate content but also renders it more difficult to provide accurate and reliable information on sexual matters. In essence, this approach creates a paradox wherein the intended goal of protecting children through filtering measures ultimately results in the opposite outcome. This leads to a situation where individuals turn to unofficial and potentially unreliable sources, thereby reinforcing misconceptions and false beliefs. Contrary to its intended purpose, filtering does not prevent but instead exacerbates cases of sexual victimization among children and adolescents, as it provides both access to inappropriate content and removes valuable education. Therefore, in order to effectively address and reduce sexual victimization among these vulnerable individuals, it is imperative to proactively develop targeted and effective plans. A holistic and multifaceted approach that empowers users and families, coupled with increased media literacy, can be effective in mitigating the risks of this phenomenon. This approach includes educating children, teenagers, and their families on the perils of cyberspace, equipping them with methods and skills to protect themselves. Additionally, comprehensive educational programs should be implemented in schools and families, ensuring that children and adolescents are well-informed about the risks associated with cyberspace and equipped to safeguard themselves against these perils.

The Influence of New Media on Political Power Transition and Democracy Expansion

Mohammad Borjalizadeh; ali jafari

Volume 9, Issue 34 , August 2023, , Pages 277-237

https://doi.org/10.22054/nms.2023.46164.814

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Introduction According to recent studies, "new media" removes climatic and geographical boundaries from the realm of governmental power. It empowers individuals by fostering a sense ... Read More Introduction According to recent studies, "new media" removes climatic and geographical boundaries from the realm of governmental power. It empowers individuals by fostering a sense of personal security and freedom, which in turn facilitates the shaping of human behavioral elements. Thus, "new media" serves as a conduit for new actors to compete with traditional powers and plays a crucial role in shifting power in political societies. The purpose of this research is to investigate the role of modern media in the transfer of power in political societies and the expansion of democracy. The hypothesis of the research, which seeks to prove the role of modern communication media in the transfer of power in political societies and the expansion of democracy, seeks to answer two main questions: According to the study objective, it will be examined whether modern communication media plays a significant role in both power transfer and democracy promotion. Additionally, the impact of technological advancements in the fields of information and communication on international relations will be studied. Materials and Methods In terms of data collection, the study used a nationwide survey employing a researcher-created questionnaire in the descriptive-analytical and quantitative method in 2018. The statistical community consisted of university professors and media experts. Using the Morgan Kersey table, a sample size of 379 people was calculated using systemic cluster sampling. To improve accuracy, the sample size was increased to 402 people. Descriptive statistics, such as prevalence, percentage, average, standard deviation, and variance, were used to summarize and describe the data. To analyze the findings, analytical statistics, such as regression and factor analysis, were employed. To examine the effect of each dimension of the independent variable "modern media" on changes in the dependent variable "shifting power," this research utilized the universal entry method within the regression equation. Due to the dispersion of the data, the factor analysis method was used to assess the relationship between the democracy variable and the dimensions of modern media. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between new communication technologies, specifically satellite networks, the internet, virtual space, and their impact on power displacement. In order to ensure validity and accurately compare metrics, various aspects of technology such as satellite networks for audio and video broadcasting, the internet, virtual space, web and mobile social networks, websites, blogs, search engines, and electronic journalism were evaluated for their role in promoting democracy. After data collection, data analysis was conducted using SPSS22 statistical software. Discussion and Results The study examined the effect of 32 variables related to modern communication media on the transfer of power and the spread of democracy, utilizing factor analysis. 6 significant factors were identified as the major contributors to the influence of modern media on the transfer of power within political systems through democracy. Furthermore, over 71% of the variation in the relationship between modern communication technologies and the transfer of power in political systems can be explained by the 6 identified factors. Notably, the variables associated with factor 5 displayed the highest factor loadings, while the variables related to cyber journalism exhibited the lowest values. It is significant to note that there are no significant correlations between the 6 identified factors. Additionally, the correlation between the 32 variables can be accounted for through these 6 factors. Operator of extraterrestrial televisions (satellite) Operator of extra-territorial televisions (Persian language satellites) Agent of virtual space Agent of virtual social networks Internet (blogs, sites, and search engines) Agent of cyber journalism In terms of perceptions of the effectiveness of the democratic flow in the Islamic Republic of Iran, the opinions of the respondents demonstrated that they considered the use of virtual space, social networks and the activities of journalists and extra-territorial televisions to be crucial factors for enhancing information, awareness, and the level of political and social participation in the path of expanding democracy. Moreover, they viewed the Persian language satellite televisions as a factor that increases popular demands. Generally, the aforementioned media variables were perceived as contributing to promoting democracy in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Conclusions Based on the results of the factor analysis on 32 variables related to modern communication technologies' effect on the transfer of power in political systems through the spread of democracy, it can be concluded that the researcher's first sub-hypothesis (H1) was confirmed and the alternative hypothesis (H0) was rejected. Specifically, all dimensions of modern communication technologies were found have a role in the transfer of power in political systems through a convergent structure. Hence, the research hypothesis (new communication media in the transfer of power in political systems through the expansion of democracy) was supported by the results of the factor analysis.

The role of new media in healthy lifestyle )Case Study: Students of Allameh Tabataba'i University

elahe Rahmani; seyedreza naghibulsadat; masoud taghiabadi

Volume 9, Issue 33 , May 2023, , Pages 121-81

https://doi.org/10.22054/nms.2023.65810.1346

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Looking at our lives and our surroundings, we can easily see that the issue of health and its dimensions in people's lifestyles is one of the most important concerns of humans. Today, ... Read More Looking at our lives and our surroundings, we can easily see that the issue of health and its dimensions in people's lifestyles is one of the most important concerns of humans. Today, dealing with the issue of health is out of the individual format and with the change of life patterns, people's health in a field with more diversity has attracted the attention of experts, since reaching these goals is not outside the field of information and awareness, we must say that the issue Communication and the role of the media in the field of health has gained special importance. The purpose of healthy life is the four dimensions of health, i.e. mental, physical, social and spiritual health, which is affected by the performance of modern media. Here, new media are continuously exploited because of the place it has in people's eyes and affect the dimensions of people's lives based on health. Lifestyle is formed from cultural patterns, behavior and habits that people use on a daily basis in their personal and social life and includes daily activities that a person uses in his life and affects his health. Lifestyles help to understand what people do and why and what it means to them and others (Chani, 2001: 11). In this research, the role of new media in healthy lifestyle has been discussed. Regarding the importance of this research, it should be acknowledged that with the implementation of this research, the media components of the healthy lifestyle are theoretically identified. Also, appropriate literature will be produced for this work, and in practical terms, it will be a basis for decision-making by officials in order to improve the health of society by using the role of the media. When talking about health, it includes the physical, psychological, spiritual and social dimensions of health, as well as the personal and social characteristics of the respondents, the level of access of the respondents to new media, elements of a health-oriented lifestyle, social harms caused by new media, etc.... has been emphasized.Therefore, the purpose of this research is to know the role of modern media in different dimensions of health and to know the harms it may have on health. Also, to know the respondents' point of view about the consequences of using new media is one of the goals of this research. Is. The theoretical framework of this research is the theories of need seeking and planting. Because definitely, in today's world, new technologies play an important role as a partner to create a parallel world of reality, which with the points mentioned can shape the realization of a health-oriented life based on its various dimensions. For this reason, in the current social media era, for example, improving the planting theory and applying it in today's modern media world is a necessity. Having said that, the research hypotheses are as follows:It seems that there is a relationship between the amount of use of new media and a health-oriented lifestyle.It seems that there is a relationship between the type of new media and the health aspects of lifestyle.There seems to be a relationship between social networks and a health-oriented lifestyleIt seems that there is a relationship between new media and mental healthThere seems to be a relationship between new media and physical health.There seems to be a connection between new media and spiritual health.There seems to be a relationship between new media and social health.MethodologyThis research has been conducted using the survey method, which is considered among the quantitative research methods. The statistical population in this research is the students of Allameh Tabatabai University. The sampling method in this research is a combination of two techniques, multi-stage and quota. To obtain the sample size in this research, Cochran's formula was used, which enables research with 5% error and 95% confidence. The formal method has been used to achieve the validity of the research. In order to provide face validity in the research, the opinions of respected guidance and counseling professors as well as three methodological experts have been used to determine that the items and questions in question examine the desired characteristic.Research findings:According to the t-test with a sample calculated for the scale of access to media facilities, with 1% error and 99% confidence, there is a significant difference between the exploitation levels of users. The result shows that there is a significant difference between people's use of modern media. In this scale, despite the significant difference of most variables, the following items were not significant in the scale with 5% error and 95% confidence. Informative sites, repositories, and in this regard, no difference in the type of exploitation of the respondents was mentioned in this regard. This shows that the more general aspects of using new media do not show a difference in the eyes of users.According to the t-test with a sample calculated for the scale of elements of health dimensions, with 1% error and 99% confidence, there is a significant difference between the levels of addressing these elements by modern media with 1% error and 99% confidence. Also, with 5% error and 95% confidence for healthy eating, self-care in health issues, sports and physical health care, there is no significant difference between positive and negative answers.According to the t-test with one sample calculated for the scale of damages caused by the use of new media, with 1% error and 99% confidence, there is a significant difference regarding the damage caused by the use of new media among the respondents with 1% error and 99% confidence... Also, with 5% error and 95% confidence, there is no significant difference between positive and negative answers for tendency towards tobacco and illegal economic activities, aversion to religion and tendency towards false mysticism.According to the t-test with a sample calculated for the social health scale and its dimensions, with 1% error and 99% confidence, there is a significant difference between the levels of addressing these dimensions by modern media for social health, physical health, and also with 5% error and 95% There is certainty for spiritual health. But for mental health, there is no relationship with 5% error and 95% certainty. In this description, it should be stated that the average result indicates the average level of new media's attention to health aspects by people.ConclusionThe current research under the title of the role of modern media in the respondents' healthy lifestyle with the aim of knowing the dimensions of role-playing in addition to the extent of the respondents' use of modern media; Done. The results of this research indicate that:1) There is a significant relationship between the use of new media and the role of new media in health-oriented lifestyle with 1% error percentage and 99% confidence percentage.2) There is a significant relationship between the use of health-related social media channels and the role of modern media in health-oriented lifestyle with 1% error percentage and 99% confidence.3) There is a significant relationship between the coverage of new media in the field of health and the role of new media in health-oriented lifestyle with 1% error percentage and 99% confidence.4) There is a significant relationship between the coverage of modern media in terms of physical health and the role of modern media in health-oriented lifestyle with 1% error percentage and 99% confidence percentage.5) There is a significant relationship between the coverage of new media in the aspect of mental health and the role of new media in health-oriented lifestyle with 1% error percentage and 99% confidence percentage.6) There is no significant relationship between new media coverage of social health and the role of new media in health-oriented lifestyle with 5% margin of error and 95% confidence.7) There is no significant relationship between the coverage of new media in the dimension of spiritual health and the role of new media in the health-oriented lifestyle with a 1% margin of error and 95% confidence.In this research, the role of modern media in the physical, mental, spiritual, and social aspects of the health of users of modern media was evaluated and the results showed that in the field of exploitation, the use of media such as digital television, information sites, satellites, digital books, Newspapers and magazines, digital radio, have been evaluated at different levels and the most emphasis has been on the use of media such as satellites, digital books, newspapers and magazines. Also, according to the respondents, the greatest amount of role-playing of modern media in the health-oriented lifestyle of the respondents is related to the physical health dimension and the lowest amount is related to the social dimension.

Design a newsroom platform model for domestic media(Press organizations)

javad daliri; mohamad soltanifar; Ali Akbar Farhangi; hadi khaniki

Volume 8, Issue 32 , January 2023, , Pages 435-385

https://doi.org/10.22054/nms.2022.63918.1284

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In this article, a favorable model for Iranian domestic media is designed and presented.In this research, according to the exploratory nature of the research, the grounded theory or ... Read More

Typology ofdemocracy political surveillance processes in the context of digital communications

HosseinAli Kkalhor; Hossein Malakouti hashtjin; Mohammad Mazhari; Ayat Mulaee

Volume 8, Issue 31 , October 2022, , Pages 300-275

https://doi.org/10.22054/nms.2022.67144.1377

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The digital environment creates new opportunities for citizens' political participation. This oversight actually includes a general review of the management of public funds and the ... Read More

New Media in Information seeking behavior of Islamic Science Researches: A Case Study on Seminary

zohreh eftekhar; soraya ziaei; Hadi Sharif

Volume 8, Issue 29 , April 2022, , Pages 394-365

https://doi.org/10.22054/nms.2022.42270.738

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This paper aims to survey the method of Selecting subject to coping with Information Resources based on the Ellis model in Seminary base on new media, study 323 Students in Fars and ... Read More

New media and highlighting in international and regional crises; Case Study of the Qatar Diplomatic Crisis (2017-2020)

Seyyed Rouhollah Hadj Zargarbashi; Milad Lotfi

Volume 7, Issue 28 , February 2022, , Pages 230-195

https://doi.org/10.22054/nms.2022.65334.1331

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The Qatari diplomatic crisis in 2017, which led to the four-year siege of Qatar, has been one of the most important political crises in the West Asian region in the last decade and ... Read More

New Media and Tourism Development Models based on 20-year Vision Deed (2025)"

asghar heidari

Volume 7, Issue 28 , February 2022, , Pages 402-375

https://doi.org/10.22054/nms.2022.37679.634

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The purpose of this study provides a model for tourism development strategies using new media in regard to the 20-year vision deed to investigate the function and characteristics of ... Read More

Scrutinizing the New Media and Religion Field of Study; History, Concepts and Theories With an Emphasis on Religious-Social Shaping of Technology

Hadi Khaniki; Amir Yazdian

Volume 7, Issue 25 , March 2021, , Pages 36-1

https://doi.org/10.22054/nms.2021.58966.1154

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The first media religion studies dates back to 70s and 80s. Until the 1990s, this field had not been seriously considered by scholarships. Media studies’ affection by cultural ... Read More

The People, Mainstream Media and New Media Consuming Survey of Media Consumption, Trust, Satisfaction and Participation of Tehran Citizens

Susna Bastani; hadi khaniki; Saeed Arkanzadeh Yazdi

Volume 4, Issue 14 , August 2018, , Pages 1-33

https://doi.org/10.22054/cs.2018.24151.274

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The Research Evaluates new media impacts on Iranian mainstream media. It seems that new media in Iran these days deeply effect on mainstream media and even in some cases makes them ... Read More

The role of new media in international conflict resolution

Mortaza Noor Mohamadi

Volume 3, Issue 11 , October 2017, , Pages 61-94

https://doi.org/10.22054/cs.2017.21868.216

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New media is an umbrella term that covers media tools being used in participatory and interactive ways. These technologies, along with the growing influence of international corporations, ... Read More

Ways to Enhance the Share of TV in the Audiences’ Media Consumption Basket Using Broadband Capacities

Abdolali Aliasgari; Siavash Salavatian; Mohamadhosein Eghbaldoust

Volume 2, Issue 8 , March 2017, , Pages 41-79

https://doi.org/10.22054/cs.2017.10774.42

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Enjoying the biggest space in the media consumption basket of audiences in the past, TV is now facing a serious threat due to the rapid changes occurring in the arena of new media. ... Read More

Revisiting Communication in Iran: From the Concept of “Media” and “Mass Communication Means” to “New Media Studies”

Hadi Khaniki

Volume 1, Issue 1 , April 2015, , Pages 3-27

https://doi.org/10.22054/cs.2015.4498

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This article is a review of the trajectory of the concept of communication through academic teachings in Iran. First studies in this field were based on the two terms of “mass ... Read More

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