IHCS Interdisciplinary Studies in Media and Culture 2383-062X 8 1 2018 08 23 The role of social networks in the formation of intercultural communication (in Iran) The role of social networks in the formation of intercultural communication (in Iran) 195 213 3334 FA Hosna Kazemi PhD in Communication, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch Seyed Vahid Aghili Associate Professor of Communication Science, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies Ali Delavar Professor of psychology, Allameh Tabatabai University Journal Article 2018 02 04 The present study investigates the role of virtual social networks in the formation of intercultural communication (in Iran). Through a library and documentary method and using note taking tools, this research investigates the significance and effects of these networks and the formation and changes of intercultural communication in this context. According to the background research and the theories that have been presented and the researches that have been carried out, it became clear that communication in cyberspace is not possible without the acceptance of cultures and the acceptance of cultures is not possible without considering customs, beliefs, and ultimately the emergence of a common culture. Intercultural communication in this space is usually headed to attract other cultures or, at least, facilitate influenceability from other cultures. These connections will certainly affect the relations of nations, political, economic and social issues and their development or regression. In the end, conclusions and suggestions were made The present study investigates the role of virtual social networks in the formation of intercultural communication (in Iran). Through a library and documentary method and using note taking tools, this research investigates the significance and effects of these networks and the formation and changes of intercultural communication in this context. According to the background research and the theories that have been presented and the researches that have been carried out, it became clear that communication in cyberspace is not possible without the acceptance of cultures and the acceptance of cultures is not possible without considering customs, beliefs, and ultimately the emergence of a common culture. Intercultural communication in this space is usually headed to attract other cultures or, at least, facilitate influenceability from other cultures. These connections will certainly affect the relations of nations, political, economic and social issues and their development or regression. In the end, conclusions and suggestions were made http://mediastudy.ihcs.ac.ir/article_3334_69ae51cc12fa08580f136653bdcf4502.pdf