A Study on the Effects of Internet Websites Use on Local Identity (a Case Study on Local Students of Isfahan University)

Place-derived identities in the real space bear certain connotations which lead in a sense oflocalism, an important point is that in spite of existence of internet websites which open the entryto a virtual space for the individuals, they may create new identities and challenge the realidentities.The current study aimed at evaluating the effects of internet websites on the local identity ofIsfahan University students, using a sample size of 281 local students in Isfahan City.The results of the study indicated that internet websites have not a significant effect on localidentity of students in Isfahan City.