Modeling of Classroom SNSs and Classroom Network Based on the Socion Theory

Abstract

In recent years, Social Networking Serveices (SNSs) have been popular among young people. According to the popularity of SNSs, the cyberbullying becomes a social problem. To find the mechanism of cyberbullying, there are several studies using multi-agent simulation which can analyze human relationships. Therefore, in this study, we model SNSs in classroom and analyze the influence of SNSs on classroom friendship. This model is based on the Socion theory. In the model, an agent can communicate other agents using two kinds of networks: a network of classroom and networks of SNSs via a network recognized by each individual. Agents communicate face to face (FTF) in the classroom and do SNS communication in SNSs. In this paper, we conduct simulation of friendship relations considering SNSs, and disccuss the influence of SNSs on classroom relationships from the simulaion results.