Modern Communication Technologies as an Approach to Enhancing Psychological and Social Adjustment: An Analytical Study in Light of Contemporary Psychological Trends

Abstract

This study aimed to examine Modern Communication Technologies as an Approach to Enhancing Psychological and Social Adjustment: An Analytical Study in Light of Contemporary Psychological Trends. The study sought to identify the conceptual framework of modern communication technologies and psychological and social adjustment in light of contemporary psychological literature. It also aimed to clarify the contribution of modern communication technologies to enhancing individuals’ psychological adjustment, explore their impact on promoting social adjustment and developing positive human relationships, and analyze the most prominent contemporary psychological trends that explain the relationship between modern communication technologies and psychological and social adjustment. The study adopted the descriptive approach due to its suitability for achieving the objectives of the research. The study yielded the following findings: -Modern communication technologies and psychological and social adjustment are interrelated concepts that play an important role in understanding the nature of human interaction and adaptation to the requirements of the contemporary digital environment. -Modern communication technologies contribute to enhancing psychological adjustment by supporting social communication, developing self-confidence, and providing diverse sources of psychological and cognitive support. -Modern communication technologies contribute to promoting social adjustment and developing positive human relationships through expanding communication networks and strengthening social and family ties. -Contemporary psychological trends, particularly the cognitive approach, social learning theory, the humanistic approach, and positive psychology, provide integrated explanations for the relationship between modern communication technologies and psychological and social adjustment.