The document discusses research on the impact of social networking websites on students. It analyzes how factors like age, gender, education level, and social influence affect students' use of social networking sites and academic performance. The study found that most students use social media for entertainment. Male students used it more for gaining knowledge, while higher education students favored it for entertainment. Social influence from friends was a major reason for using social media. Students with a 3.0-3.5 GPA tended to use social networking for entertainment purposes.
Impact of Facebook as a Social Networking Site (SNS) On Youth Generations: A ...inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Usage of YouTube Content among Chennai Urban Women.pdfPugalendhiR
Abstract: The majority of YouTube users are college students, therefore it's critical to understand their usage patterns,
goals, and any potential psychological and behavioural effects. In order to determine the current trends in YouTube usage
among female undergraduate students in Chennai City, this study will examine the devices used, memberships subscribed
to, purposes used, and identity formation time spent networking, negative impacts experienced, and educational usage.
Data from a survey were analysed with SPSS-Statistic 19.0 software, and the findings were compared to the examined
literature. According to the survey, students' YouTube networking habits will eventually win out over parents' and
teachers' attitudes, and although while cell phones are currently prohibited in many college buildings, they will
undoubtedly be utilised in classrooms in the near future. The discoveries provide the current study in this area more depth.
Impacts of social networking site (sns) on growing up adolescent girls a stud...NAAR Journal
Nowadays the internet has gained paramount importance in the education arena. The main objective of the study is to identify the impacts of social networking sites (SNS) on growing up adolescent girls in KCC. To identify the nature of browsing the internet, to find out how social sites help to increase the knowledge level, to know the impact of using a social networking site. The study was conducted through a survey research design. For this study, purposive sampling was used. Samples were collected from the 13 to 18-year girls. The total sample size was 100. The average age of using the internet for the first time of the respondents was 17.71 years old. The study shows that teenagers were positively affected as social media helped in increasing their communication abilities, getting information, developing their technical skills, and how they can effectively use this recent technology.
Impact of Social Media among Students’ Behaviors in Tertiary Institution of A...IJSRP Journal
The impact of social media among students behavior in tertiary institution has become worrisome. Social media is a means of connections among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and network. This craze for social media has led to a host of question regarding its impact among students behavior particularly in tertiary institution. This paper is set to study the impact of social media among students in tertiary institution in Adamawa State, Nigeria. A 5 likert scale questionnaire comprises of 19 questions was used as an instrument for data collection. 300 respondents sampled from 6 selected tertiary institutions in Adamawa State formed the population of the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that social media has positive impact as well as negative impact on students behavior. The study further recommended that students need to be trained on better usage of social media so as to minimize its misused, School management should train and encourage students on how to use skype and other video conferencing tools to have discussion with lecturers and group members academically.
The Influence of Social Media Usage and Personality Traits on Personal Relati...YogeshIJTSRD
Social Media Usage, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Personal Relationship, Job Performance Dong-Jenn Yang | Oyun-Erdene Tsedevsuren | Tsung-Kuang E. Ma "The Influence of Social Media Usage and Personality Traits on Personal Relationship and Job Performance" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38731.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/business-policies-and-strategies/38731/the-influence-of-social-media-usage-and-personality-traits-on-personal-relationship-and-job-performance/dongjenn-yang
Impact of Facebook as a Social Networking Site (SNS) On Youth Generations: A ...inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Usage of YouTube Content among Chennai Urban Women.pdfPugalendhiR
Abstract: The majority of YouTube users are college students, therefore it's critical to understand their usage patterns,
goals, and any potential psychological and behavioural effects. In order to determine the current trends in YouTube usage
among female undergraduate students in Chennai City, this study will examine the devices used, memberships subscribed
to, purposes used, and identity formation time spent networking, negative impacts experienced, and educational usage.
Data from a survey were analysed with SPSS-Statistic 19.0 software, and the findings were compared to the examined
literature. According to the survey, students' YouTube networking habits will eventually win out over parents' and
teachers' attitudes, and although while cell phones are currently prohibited in many college buildings, they will
undoubtedly be utilised in classrooms in the near future. The discoveries provide the current study in this area more depth.
Impacts of social networking site (sns) on growing up adolescent girls a stud...NAAR Journal
Nowadays the internet has gained paramount importance in the education arena. The main objective of the study is to identify the impacts of social networking sites (SNS) on growing up adolescent girls in KCC. To identify the nature of browsing the internet, to find out how social sites help to increase the knowledge level, to know the impact of using a social networking site. The study was conducted through a survey research design. For this study, purposive sampling was used. Samples were collected from the 13 to 18-year girls. The total sample size was 100. The average age of using the internet for the first time of the respondents was 17.71 years old. The study shows that teenagers were positively affected as social media helped in increasing their communication abilities, getting information, developing their technical skills, and how they can effectively use this recent technology.
Impact of Social Media among Students’ Behaviors in Tertiary Institution of A...IJSRP Journal
The impact of social media among students behavior in tertiary institution has become worrisome. Social media is a means of connections among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and network. This craze for social media has led to a host of question regarding its impact among students behavior particularly in tertiary institution. This paper is set to study the impact of social media among students in tertiary institution in Adamawa State, Nigeria. A 5 likert scale questionnaire comprises of 19 questions was used as an instrument for data collection. 300 respondents sampled from 6 selected tertiary institutions in Adamawa State formed the population of the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The study revealed that social media has positive impact as well as negative impact on students behavior. The study further recommended that students need to be trained on better usage of social media so as to minimize its misused, School management should train and encourage students on how to use skype and other video conferencing tools to have discussion with lecturers and group members academically.
The Influence of Social Media Usage and Personality Traits on Personal Relati...YogeshIJTSRD
Social Media Usage, Extraversion, Openness to Experience, Personal Relationship, Job Performance Dong-Jenn Yang | Oyun-Erdene Tsedevsuren | Tsung-Kuang E. Ma "The Influence of Social Media Usage and Personality Traits on Personal Relationship and Job Performance" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-3 , April 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd38731.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/business-policies-and-strategies/38731/the-influence-of-social-media-usage-and-personality-traits-on-personal-relationship-and-job-performance/dongjenn-yang
THE VICES OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS SUCCESS AT THE ADAMAWA STATE POLYTECHNI...ijcsit
Social media and social networking web sites have continued to gain supremacy in determining the
student’s success in education. It captures the attention of students and their tutors over the years. A social
media network is only an electronic links amongst its users which turned out to be a habit for students,
youngsters,
and even the grown person. The influence of social media on students is alarming and doing more harm
than good. The aim of the paper is to analyze the vices of social media on the academic success of students
of Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola. The survey method of research was adopted to achieve the objectives
of the study. Some research questions were presented to the respondents where the results revealed that so
many (96 percent of them) usually spent much time on the social networking sites than to their academics.
As such, the academic success of the students suffers setbacks which lead to poor performance in the
student’s academics. It is therefore recommended that the networking sites should be built in such a way to
support student’s educational activities in a positive way, as this will help in attracting the students to ge
Analysis of social networking websites and its effect on academic studentsJahangeer Qadiree
Social Networking Websites have enlarged widely worldwide and are used by different types of communities for different
purposes. The effect of social networking websites can be good on students but if we look closer on social networking websites. Today;
Social Networking Websites leads an important role in running the future and carrier of students. At present there are billions of profile
identities of the world wide on Social Networking Websites. The social networking websites are continuously disturbing students from
their studies. As the students main focus for using such social networking websites should be centered focused but unfortunately the
student are using social networking websites for complete destroy of their carrier. As the Social Networking Websites were the only link
between many users across the world, but the social networking websites become just a fertile exercise among the students, teenagers
and even adults. This research paper presents the social networking websites effect on student’s carrier, and the life of teenagers. It also
shows that how the social networking websites are today effective for students pursuing academics, youth and teenagers.
A Study on Effects and Cultural Impacts of Social Networking Sites Among Stud...ijtsrd
The Social Networking Sites are becoming vital part for the Students. Social networking sites offers students to communicate effectively and also very useful for sharing the information. It allows students to easily their own pages in online network of contacts, also called as ˜friends. Nowadays comparing to other communication methods the Social Networking Sites are faster for sharing the information. This research project work œA Study on Effects and Cultural Impacts of Social Networking Sites among Students with Special Reference to Coimbatore City, analysis the Students preference and attitude towards Social Networking Sites especially Face Book, Twitter, LinkedIn and Others. It also focuses on the impact and effects of Social Networking Sites in Students. The findings from the analysis were discussed in detail and suggestions have been given. Mrs. B. Janani | Mrs. B. GeethPriya"A Study on Effects and Cultural Impacts of Social Networking Sites Among Students with Special Reference to Coimbatore City" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-3 , April 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd11563.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/11563/a-study-on-effects-and-cultural-impacts-of-social-networking-sites-among-students-with-special-reference-to-coimbatore-city/mrs-b-janani
A Study on Gender Differential Factors in Uses of Social Networking Sitesinventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Extent of social media usage by students for improved learning in Tertiary In...iosrjce
This study was carried out to ascertain the perception of students on the use of social media for
educational purposes. It was conducted in three tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The sample comprised 200
respondents randomly selected from three tertiary institutions in Rivers State. Five research objectives and four
null hypotheses were used for the study. Mean scores, ANOVA, multiple comparison test using schaffer model,
and Correlational Analysis were the statistical tools used in the study. The study found that social media is used
in the study. The study found that social is used for educational purposes in terms of communication, sharing
and exchanging ideas with improved engagement with technology. The study also revealed that social media is
frequently used for interactions with friends for classroom assignment, communication in and outside
classroom, promoting interactions during lectures, promoting informal learning, enhance course grades,
facilitating language exchange, video conferencing, creating room for educational and video sharing. In terms
of attitude of students, respondents generally have favourable attitude towards use of social media. The study
revealed significant differences exist in social media usage across the three universities involved in the study
and significant differences exist in usage of social media between male and female respondents; and in attitude
of students towards social media. Based on these findings, the study recommend that the use of social media
should be incorporated into the curriculum for enhanced universities education.
RESEARCH PAPERRESEARCH PAPER1Bruce W. .docxeleanorg1
RESEARCH PAPER
RESEARCH PAPER
1
Bruce W. Norcise
Excelsior College
LA 298 CAPSTONE
How has social Media affected today’s Youth?
Social Media is a prominent part of today's life, especially among young people. Unfortunately, the users of social media do not stop to think about the effects it has on their lives. For instance, people are becoming anti-social while they are at the same time desperate to make more friends on Facebook or get more followers on Twitter. People need to know the impact of social media, both negative and positive, rather than just engage blindly. While there are many positive aspects of social media, the negative aspects are equally many. To help make the right choices, this paper will be an analysis of the effects of social media on youths, and how the negative effects can be handled.
This paper will help youths and parents understand the dangers of social media and know the boundaries they should use as they use it. Failure to do so will cause them to fall to varying traps and dangers that will have negative consequences. Social media is one sector of the internet that is greatly used by criminals. On this site, youths get exposed to cyberbullying, online predators and sexting. These dangers should be discussed to let people know their damaging effects and how they can be avoided. Other than the above-mentioned dangers of using social media, there are effects that are rarely discussed. For instance, teens are not aware of the dangers of exposing their address on public platforms. This paper will expose these dangers and many more as well as provide the most appropriate solutions.
References
Agosto, D., & Abbas, J. (2010). High school seniors' social network and other ict use preferences and concerns. Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 47(1),
Christakis, D. (2006). Media as a public health issue. Editorial. Archives ofPediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Donath, J. (2007). Signals in social supernets. Journal of Computer‐Mediated Communication, 13(1), article
21
Journal of College & Character
The Impact of Social Media on College Students
Jeanna Mastrodicasa, University of Florida
Paul Metellus, University of Florida1
Abstract
There are numerous ways, positive and negative, in which social media impact college students.
Understanding sheer volume of time and the type of activities for which college students use social
networking sites is crucial for higher education administrators. Researchers have begun to empiri-
cally examine impacts on students’ well-being and have found some preliminary results that call for
more research. They find that social media are not the problem—the problem is the specific use and
purpose of social media activities that make the difference.
1 Jeanna Mastrodicasa is assistant vice president for student affairs at the University of Florida. E-mail: [email protected] Paul
Metellus is an undergraduate at.
To find the students awareness of social networks.
b. To find for what purposes the students are using social networks.
c. To find effects of social networks on studies of the students.
d. To find Student’s ideas on how social networks can be used positively for education purposes.
e. To find average time spent on social networks by UNIVOTEC students
f. To find average expenditure spend by students on sustenance in social network
Abstract: In todays’ fast paced world we keep ourselves updated and informed about various happenings around us and form opinions and make judgments on various issues through the use of social media. Internet and rapid digitalization has impacted every aspect of lives across all age groups by making our communication impersonal. Usage of social media and Social Networking Sites (SNS) has increased significantly with far reaching impacts on the social, emotional, academic and physical development of the youth today. All forms of communications particularly, face-to-face social interactions have been reduced to virtual chats over the internet. Extensive usage of SNS is also influencing their interpersonal relationships particularly with their family members, friends and society at large which is likely to be more pronounced in the impressionable age group of 15 – 25 years. This paper endeavors to throw light on above mentioned aspects through research, review of literature and aims to examine the impact of social media on the social behavior of urban Indian youth with special reference to the youth of Ahmedabad.
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Middle School Students’ Social Media Use
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Source: Journal of Educational Technology & Society , Vol. 21, No. 1 (January 2018), pp.
213-224
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Middle School Students’ Social Media Use
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*Corresponding author
ABSTRACT
Cyber bullying, digital identity, impact of digital footprints, and use of inappropriate social media are topics
that are gaining attention in K-12 schools. As more schools and school districts are implementing 1-1 and
“bring your own technology” initiatives, attention to these topics is becoming increasingly important. A
total of 593 middle school students were surveyed about digital footprints and concerns about social media.
The results show that 17% started using social media at age nine or yo.
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FINAL PROSPECTUS
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Final Prospectus
Argosy University
September 26, 2018
ABSTRACT
Social media is a dissenting topic, especially today. Some people have had the view that social media ruins human interaction not to mention real life human relationships. On the other hand, in the era of everything instant, the idea of living has drastically changed. Initially, people held the idea that life is too hard but with the advancement in technology it has now become a saying that life is easy. All this is attributable to modern technology and equally important globalization, in the sense that people are becoming more independent and interconnected. Social media has changed the world as people used to know it in the sense that people can do everything in an interconnected world that enables instant communication. Some of the most popular social networking includes Facebook, and Twitter among others. Similarly, in this era of social networking people’s idea of reality has greatly changed and people handle such things as relationship differently. This being the case, the objective of this paper is to develop a final prospectus regarding the impacts of social media. Mainly, the paper will focus its attention on the impact of social media and some of the ways that can be used to define the controversy between social media and youths below the 23 years of age.
Impact of Social Media
As mentioned in the discussion, there are many social networks to choose from such as Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram among others. In understanding how social media impacts the youth, it is imperative to look at both the pros and cons of social media on the youth. Essentially social media has reduced the world in a global village which means youths can share and interact easily and instant. Conferring with Ahn (2011), addiction to social media has resulted to poor performance in leaning institutions. Many bright students have resorted to bad behaviours because of social media. Ideally, social media has captured the attention of youths to an extent of not focusing on studies. The issue of mobile phones in learning institutions has invited an endless debate currently. Teachers have complained that students are using phones to connect with their friends and families through such networking sites like Facebook. This idea of using phones in classrooms has deteriorated student performance.
Additionally, youth are so addicted to social media that they do not study at home. Normally, students are supposed to maintain impartiality between social media and studies. This obsession with social media is detrimental to the youth lives. It is estimated that 70% of the district school block have access to social network sites. The rationale behind this is that online communities allow youths to build social capital. In other words, youths are able to access information, seek advice and share ideas through a network of relationships. Most of these SNS o.
THE VICES OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS SUCCESS AT THE ADAMAWA STATE POLYTECHNI...ijcsit
Social media and social networking web sites have continued to gain supremacy in determining the
student’s success in education. It captures the attention of students and their tutors over the years. A social
media network is only an electronic links amongst its users which turned out to be a habit for students,
youngsters,
and even the grown person. The influence of social media on students is alarming and doing more harm
than good. The aim of the paper is to analyze the vices of social media on the academic success of students
of Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola. The survey method of research was adopted to achieve the objectives
of the study. Some research questions were presented to the respondents where the results revealed that so
many (96 percent of them) usually spent much time on the social networking sites than to their academics.
As such, the academic success of the students suffers setbacks which lead to poor performance in the
student’s academics. It is therefore recommended that the networking sites should be built in such a way to
support student’s educational activities in a positive way, as this will help in attracting the students to ge
Analysis of social networking websites and its effect on academic studentsJahangeer Qadiree
Social Networking Websites have enlarged widely worldwide and are used by different types of communities for different
purposes. The effect of social networking websites can be good on students but if we look closer on social networking websites. Today;
Social Networking Websites leads an important role in running the future and carrier of students. At present there are billions of profile
identities of the world wide on Social Networking Websites. The social networking websites are continuously disturbing students from
their studies. As the students main focus for using such social networking websites should be centered focused but unfortunately the
student are using social networking websites for complete destroy of their carrier. As the Social Networking Websites were the only link
between many users across the world, but the social networking websites become just a fertile exercise among the students, teenagers
and even adults. This research paper presents the social networking websites effect on student’s carrier, and the life of teenagers. It also
shows that how the social networking websites are today effective for students pursuing academics, youth and teenagers.
A Study on Effects and Cultural Impacts of Social Networking Sites Among Stud...ijtsrd
The Social Networking Sites are becoming vital part for the Students. Social networking sites offers students to communicate effectively and also very useful for sharing the information. It allows students to easily their own pages in online network of contacts, also called as ˜friends. Nowadays comparing to other communication methods the Social Networking Sites are faster for sharing the information. This research project work œA Study on Effects and Cultural Impacts of Social Networking Sites among Students with Special Reference to Coimbatore City, analysis the Students preference and attitude towards Social Networking Sites especially Face Book, Twitter, LinkedIn and Others. It also focuses on the impact and effects of Social Networking Sites in Students. The findings from the analysis were discussed in detail and suggestions have been given. Mrs. B. Janani | Mrs. B. GeethPriya"A Study on Effects and Cultural Impacts of Social Networking Sites Among Students with Special Reference to Coimbatore City" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-3 , April 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd11563.pdf http://www.ijtsrd.com/management/marketing/11563/a-study-on-effects-and-cultural-impacts-of-social-networking-sites-among-students-with-special-reference-to-coimbatore-city/mrs-b-janani
A Study on Gender Differential Factors in Uses of Social Networking Sitesinventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Extent of social media usage by students for improved learning in Tertiary In...iosrjce
This study was carried out to ascertain the perception of students on the use of social media for
educational purposes. It was conducted in three tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The sample comprised 200
respondents randomly selected from three tertiary institutions in Rivers State. Five research objectives and four
null hypotheses were used for the study. Mean scores, ANOVA, multiple comparison test using schaffer model,
and Correlational Analysis were the statistical tools used in the study. The study found that social media is used
in the study. The study found that social is used for educational purposes in terms of communication, sharing
and exchanging ideas with improved engagement with technology. The study also revealed that social media is
frequently used for interactions with friends for classroom assignment, communication in and outside
classroom, promoting interactions during lectures, promoting informal learning, enhance course grades,
facilitating language exchange, video conferencing, creating room for educational and video sharing. In terms
of attitude of students, respondents generally have favourable attitude towards use of social media. The study
revealed significant differences exist in social media usage across the three universities involved in the study
and significant differences exist in usage of social media between male and female respondents; and in attitude
of students towards social media. Based on these findings, the study recommend that the use of social media
should be incorporated into the curriculum for enhanced universities education.
RESEARCH PAPERRESEARCH PAPER1Bruce W. .docxeleanorg1
RESEARCH PAPER
RESEARCH PAPER
1
Bruce W. Norcise
Excelsior College
LA 298 CAPSTONE
How has social Media affected today’s Youth?
Social Media is a prominent part of today's life, especially among young people. Unfortunately, the users of social media do not stop to think about the effects it has on their lives. For instance, people are becoming anti-social while they are at the same time desperate to make more friends on Facebook or get more followers on Twitter. People need to know the impact of social media, both negative and positive, rather than just engage blindly. While there are many positive aspects of social media, the negative aspects are equally many. To help make the right choices, this paper will be an analysis of the effects of social media on youths, and how the negative effects can be handled.
This paper will help youths and parents understand the dangers of social media and know the boundaries they should use as they use it. Failure to do so will cause them to fall to varying traps and dangers that will have negative consequences. Social media is one sector of the internet that is greatly used by criminals. On this site, youths get exposed to cyberbullying, online predators and sexting. These dangers should be discussed to let people know their damaging effects and how they can be avoided. Other than the above-mentioned dangers of using social media, there are effects that are rarely discussed. For instance, teens are not aware of the dangers of exposing their address on public platforms. This paper will expose these dangers and many more as well as provide the most appropriate solutions.
References
Agosto, D., & Abbas, J. (2010). High school seniors' social network and other ict use preferences and concerns. Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 47(1),
Christakis, D. (2006). Media as a public health issue. Editorial. Archives ofPediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Donath, J. (2007). Signals in social supernets. Journal of Computer‐Mediated Communication, 13(1), article
21
Journal of College & Character
The Impact of Social Media on College Students
Jeanna Mastrodicasa, University of Florida
Paul Metellus, University of Florida1
Abstract
There are numerous ways, positive and negative, in which social media impact college students.
Understanding sheer volume of time and the type of activities for which college students use social
networking sites is crucial for higher education administrators. Researchers have begun to empiri-
cally examine impacts on students’ well-being and have found some preliminary results that call for
more research. They find that social media are not the problem—the problem is the specific use and
purpose of social media activities that make the difference.
1 Jeanna Mastrodicasa is assistant vice president for student affairs at the University of Florida. E-mail: [email protected] Paul
Metellus is an undergraduate at.
To find the students awareness of social networks.
b. To find for what purposes the students are using social networks.
c. To find effects of social networks on studies of the students.
d. To find Student’s ideas on how social networks can be used positively for education purposes.
e. To find average time spent on social networks by UNIVOTEC students
f. To find average expenditure spend by students on sustenance in social network
Abstract: In todays’ fast paced world we keep ourselves updated and informed about various happenings around us and form opinions and make judgments on various issues through the use of social media. Internet and rapid digitalization has impacted every aspect of lives across all age groups by making our communication impersonal. Usage of social media and Social Networking Sites (SNS) has increased significantly with far reaching impacts on the social, emotional, academic and physical development of the youth today. All forms of communications particularly, face-to-face social interactions have been reduced to virtual chats over the internet. Extensive usage of SNS is also influencing their interpersonal relationships particularly with their family members, friends and society at large which is likely to be more pronounced in the impressionable age group of 15 – 25 years. This paper endeavors to throw light on above mentioned aspects through research, review of literature and aims to examine the impact of social media on the social behavior of urban Indian youth with special reference to the youth of Ahmedabad.
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Social media is a dissenting topic, especially today. Some people have had the view that social media ruins human interaction not to mention real life human relationships. On the other hand, in the era of everything instant, the idea of living has drastically changed. Initially, people held the idea that life is too hard but with the advancement in technology it has now become a saying that life is easy. All this is attributable to modern technology and equally important globalization, in the sense that people are becoming more independent and interconnected. Social media has changed the world as people used to know it in the sense that people can do everything in an interconnected world that enables instant communication. Some of the most popular social networking includes Facebook, and Twitter among others. Similarly, in this era of social networking people’s idea of reality has greatly changed and people handle such things as relationship differently. This being the case, the objective of this paper is to develop a final prospectus regarding the impacts of social media. Mainly, the paper will focus its attention on the impact of social media and some of the ways that can be used to define the controversy between social media and youths below the 23 years of age.
Impact of Social Media
As mentioned in the discussion, there are many social networks to choose from such as Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram among others. In understanding how social media impacts the youth, it is imperative to look at both the pros and cons of social media on the youth. Essentially social media has reduced the world in a global village which means youths can share and interact easily and instant. Conferring with Ahn (2011), addiction to social media has resulted to poor performance in leaning institutions. Many bright students have resorted to bad behaviours because of social media. Ideally, social media has captured the attention of youths to an extent of not focusing on studies. The issue of mobile phones in learning institutions has invited an endless debate currently. Teachers have complained that students are using phones to connect with their friends and families through such networking sites like Facebook. This idea of using phones in classrooms has deteriorated student performance.
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Impact of Social Networking Websites on Students
Shahzad Khan1
Abstract
The purpose of this research study is to explore the
impact of social networking websites on students. A
research questionnaire was designed to determine the
factors of social networking websites that have impact on
students. Variables identified are age, gender, education,
social influence and academic performance. 168
respondents that were only students were randomly
selected. The study concluded that students whose age
range from 15 to 25 mostly use social networking websites
for entertainment. 60% of male students commonly used
social networking websites for knowledge. Graduation
students generally prefer social networking websites for
entertainment. From this research study it was also found
that people can use social networking websites due to
social influence. This study determines that most of
students use social networking websites due to their friends
and its total average is 67.3% of total sample. Students
having 3.0 to 3.5 GPA (Grade Point Average) mostly use
social networking websites for entertainment.
Key words: Social Networking Websites, Entertainment, Students
and KPK Pakistan.
1
Shahzad Khan, Lecturer City University of Science and
Information Technology Peshawar Pakistan.
Internet is a very important element of life which cannot be
ignored. Internet is used for educational purpose by a large
community but unfortunately we have a large community
including majority of youth and teenagers who use Internet
for only social networking sites (Boyd, 2006). Trusov, Bucklin,
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and Pauwels (2009) reviewed that the phenomena of social
network is quite simple to understand, it is a web based facility
which allows individuals to build a profile identity and
generate subjective associations and connections among
themselves and communicate them at a central location.
According to Kuppuswamy and Shankar (2010) social network
websites grab attention of the students and then diverts it towards
non-educational and inappropriate actions including useless
chatting. On the basis of the above statement we can say that
social networking sites may badly affect the academic life and
learning experiences of the student. Whereas on the other hand,
Liccardi et al (2007) reviewed that the students are socially
connected with each other for sharing their daily learning
experiences and do conversation on several topics.
Tinto (1997) argued that extracurricular activities and
academic activities are not enough to satisfy some student those
who are suffered by social networking isolation. This shows
that social networks are beneficial for the students as it
contributes in their learning experiences as well as in their
academic life. Trusov, Bucklin, and Pauwels (2009) noted that
the Internet is no doubt evolution of technology but
specifically social networks are extremely unsafe for teenagers,
social networks become hugely common and well-known in past
few years. According to Cain (2008) social network websites
provide ease of connecting people to one another; free of cost and
after connecting one can post news, informative material and
other things including videos and pictures etc. This free of
cost factor fascinate students for communication and data
sharing. Cain (2009) stated that although social network
websites can be practiced for good determinations but it is
usually used for Involvement of digital snapshots and
information, exposing securities, and conducting online
conversations because many other communities inside social
networking websites motivate user for this kind of
inappropriate actions. Wiley and Sisson (2006) argued that the
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previous studies have found that more than 90% of college
students use social networks. In the same way Ellison, Steinfield,
and Lampe (2007) stated that the students use social networking
websites approximately 30 minutes throughout the day as a part of
their daily routine life. This statement shows the importance of
social networking websites in students’ life. Lenhart and Madden
(2007) revealed through a survey that students strongly
recommend social networking websites to stay in touch with
friends to keep informed and aware.
This research is conducted to explore the affect of social
networking websites and its impact on academic life and learning
experiences of students. As Kuppuswamy and Shankar (2010)
explained that the social networks grabs the total attention and
concentration of the students and diverts it towards non
educational, unethical and inappropriate actions such as useless
chatting, time killing by random searching and not doing their jobs.
Students and teenagers mostly use social networks for time killing
and sake of enjoyment but it has been analyzed that internet use for
education purpose and any appropriate task including online
tutorials, online lectures and education material downloading is
very good but use of internet for only social network is very
useless perhaps dangerous. Some of the appropriate and un-
negligible statements that fascinated us to conduct this
research are stated below. Benzie (2007) noted that the Canadian
government prohibited employees from Facebook.com. In the
same way Boyd & Ellison (2007) also pointed out that the U.S.
Congress has proposed legislation to ban youth from accessing
social networking websites in schools and libraries. When the
highly developed nations take stands over the use of social
networking websites and cannot allow these social networking
websites for countrymen, youth, students and working people, then
the need is felt to see into that either social networking
websites adversely effects students or not. This research mainly
focuses on such factors that affect student’s academic life and
learning experience.
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This research will explain and detail presents the
impact of using social networking websites on student academic
life and learning experience. Literature analyzed that the social
networking websites are not designed for negative impact but we
have noticed in our daily life that students become addicted to
social networking websites. This part of research contribution will
analyze the reality and gap between the positive and negative
impact and aspects of social networks on education.
Objectives
To analyze the impact of students’ age, gender, education
and social influence.
To determine how social networking websites affects
students’ academic performance.
To evaluate why mostly people use social networking
websites.
Literature Review
According to Boyd & Ellison In late 1990’s social network
born with Web 2.0 introducing features of blogging and posting
with the website named ‘six degrees.com’, which promoted
itself as a tool to help people connecting with each other and
providing E-messaging facility. Weinreith (2007) says that
although it attracted millions of people but unfortunately it fails to
become a sustainable business. Its organizer believes that
sixdegrees.com was simply a head of its time. Wasow (2007)
argues that from 1997 to 2001, number of social networking
websites began to support various combinations of profiles and
publicly expressed friends. Asian Avenue, Black Planet, and Mi-
Gente allowed users to create personal, professional, and dating
profiles, users could identify friends on their personal profiles
without seeking approval for those connections. Later, it come up
with new features in year 2003 a new face of social networks
linkedin.com and myspace.com but in year 2003 facebook.com
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and orkut.com change the total concept of social networks in
the history of social media and web sciences, it changes the
definition of social networks. After year 2003 social networks
were very much advance with new features, by new features the
user even can change the whole front end appearance of the
website on his profile which is a step towards evolution.
Figure 1. Launching and re-launching years of major social
networking sites (Boyd and Elison, 2006)
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Boyd and Nielsen (2006) reported that the top ten
social networking sites developed with the passage of time,
and its number of users increases from 46.8 million to 68.8
million. This rating reveals the important information about how
new generation interacts with each other. Talking about law and
jurisdiction it is international law that one must be 18 years old
minimum to use social networking websites but unfortunately,
Lenhart & Madden (2007) calculated a huge amount of underage
users which must be violated. According to Lenhart & Madden
(2007) calculation it has been analyzed that 41% of 12–13 years
old and 61% of 14–17 years old users use social networking
websites.
Charlene Li et al., (2007) estimated that students are more
likely to use social networking websites; nearly 47% of teenagers
(12 to 17year olds) and 69% of young adults (18 to 21year olds)
and 20% of adults (18+) use social networking sites, and only
20% use them to contact other people as shown in figure 1.2.
Figure 2. Students using social networking sites (Charlene et al.,
2007)
Charlene Li et al., (2007) also reviews that students that use
social networking sites, 60% of teenagers and 68% of young
adults visit them every day or more as shown in figure 1.3. In
contrast, only 42% of adults that use social networking sites
visit them daily or more and 24% adult users visit social
networking sites monthly.
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Figure 3. Social Sites visit frequency (Charlene li et al., 2007)
According to Charlene Li et al (2007) student activity on
social networking sites focuses on communicating with each other.
The most popular activities done by students and users on social
networking sites revolve around looking at profiles of one another,
searching for someone here and there, or updating one’s own
profile, eavesdropping (sensing others activities on social
networking websites and analyzing their posts). Media and content
related activities like looking for an event, watching online videos,
or listening to music and news. The ratios of these common
activities which are almost practiced by almost every social
networking websites user are calculated by as shown in figure 1.4.
Tinto reviews that in this (14-18) stage of human life
people are more attracted towards social networking websites
because those students who get aware from social networking
websites cannot satisfy themselves only from academic activities,
and for that reason they are highly attracted by common social
networking websites which are specifically specified for online
personal, professional and dating profile. Wasoww (2007) says that
in this age of human life students get auditory and adoptive
activities rapidly and involve them in it. According to the theory of
Erikson (1953) in this age of life student cannot differ between his
identity and role inside society and he cannot solve the conflict
within his role in society and his real identity, to resolve this
confusion student get attracted to social networking websites
because in between social networking websites he find a virtual
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life and friends which cannot let him (student) to be bored even for
single moment.
From Lenhart & Madden (2007) point of view social
networking websites provide a virtual life to those students who
use social networking websites to make new friends although
every contact and friend is virtual and un-real. Some of users
register themselves in social networking websites because they
want others to know about them, for such reason students get
registered and make friends, students thought that increasing
number of friends could make them famous among other friends
but unfortunately social networking websites provide virtual
contacts.
Theory of self-efficacy claims that “People believe about
their capability to realize a goal influences the way they approach
tasks”. According to Bandura (1977) students having robust self-
efficacy owns advanced level of self-confidence to express social
networking websites, where those who have weaker self-efficacy
may not, as they fear rejection from the network established
members this level of self-efficacy can exacerbate a student sense
of isolation. Margolis and Fisher (2003) agreed to the idea put
forwarded by the Bandura (1977) and highlighted the aspect of
self-efficacy which promotes students to use social networking
websites. Balsamo (1995) asserted that social networking websites
have the ability to decrease social exclusion and increasing
student’s self-efficacy. In 1990’s “Cyber space” was initially
thought as a place to escape from face to face communication and
personalization of gender and race implications also including
disabled people.
Williamson et al (2011) has conducted a research report in
which it has been analyzed that 35.3% of female user use social
networking websites where 42.2% male user use social networking
websites according to D. A. Williamson the ratio of male and
female users is almost near to be equaled, as shown in figure 1.5.
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According to Acquisti & Gross (2006) point of view many users
believe that whatever they post is only limited to their associations
and close group of friends unaware of the fact that the information
they posted may be publically available to be searched and read by
much wider ordinance. Tinto (1997) reviews that new information
on social networking websites encourages growth and provide
students with an ever growing learning community which in-
returns substitute both academic and social success. Cormode and
Krishnamurthy (2008) says that in today world of Internet there are
many social networking websites but among all of them the social
networking websites which entertain user with special and detailed
information profile are more liked by people instead of other social
networking websites which provide fewer features. As shown in
table 1.1 social networking websites like facebook.com and
myspace.com provide much features including age information,
gender inform action, location of user, testimonial and other
information about user; this information is accessible by external
user and by the help of given information external user can analyze
one’s profile so websites including more features are liked by users
instead of those websites which provide less functionality and
features.
According to Greenhow & Robelia (2009), Madge et al
(2009) & Selwyn (2009) point of view social networking websites
best serve educational goal and objectives by connecting students
through such informal methods as it allows student through the
process of collaborative sense making. Some of social networking
websites are specifically specified for educational environment
including linkedin.com which is fully featured for education
purpose and let user to updates his educational credential and make
a professional connections. In addition to the above statement
Ellision et al (2007) & Lampe et al (2008) also stated that social
networking websites may enable collaborative sense making
among students as it is used by majority of students. A number of
studies have found relationship between social media and student
commitment in higher education including King & Robinson
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(2009) who found that students who use electronic voting system
were more likely to answer question in their math course. Annetta
et al (2009) observed that students who played an educational
game is more committed towards their work rather than a group
control. Nicole et al (2007) analyzed that there is a strong link
between social networking websites and students as social
networking websites helps to maintain relation with people when
they move from one offline community to another. Such
connections could help students in term of home assignments and
projects in terms of job, internship and other opportunity.
Madge et al (2009) & Salaway et al (2008) argue that often
students use social networking websites to discuss their academics
issues formally and informally and also to interact with their
instructor, teachers and professors. Research examining student
instructor relationships suggests that professors who have online
profiles with high disclosure levels are associated with increased
student motivation (Mazer et al. 2007) and that self-disclosures
decreased uncertainty, increased student motivation, and created
more positive attitudes toward both the course and the professor
(O’Sullivan et al. 2004).
Theoretical framework
This theoretical frame work shows the dependency and
independency of factors age, gender, education and social
networks.
Figure 4. Theoretical Framework
Age
Gender
Use of social
Networking
Website
Education
Social Influence
Academic
Performance
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Use of social networking websites depends upon the above
four factors so use of social networking website is dependent
variable and the above four factors are independent variables.
Whereas on the other hand academic performance depends
upon use of social networking websites in this case academic
performance is a dependent variable and use of social networking
website is independent variable.
Research Methodology
Data Collection
In this study both primary and secondary sources of data
will be included. The primary data for this research study will
be collected through a questionnaire; the data of questionnaire
was collected from 168 respondents which served as the primary
source of data for the analysis of this research and that lead
this research study to the exploration of the impact of social
networking websites on students. At the same time literature
review of this research study will provided the secondary. Source
of secondary data which is gathered from published research
articles.
Sampling Design
168 respondents were randomly selected from Khyber
Paktoon khwa, Peshawar. Respondents were only students who
filled a questionnaire the collected data were
carefully assessed to the statistical software i.e. SPSS and the
results were taken as they were required for the analysis of this
research study.
Analytical Techniques
SPSS Software used in this study for analysis of
factors that determine the impact of social networking websites
on students. This software have different statistical analysis for e.g.
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correlation, regression, chi square etc. In this research study the
results are found by descriptive statistics and cross tabs analysis.
Results and Analysis
Age and use of SNS
According to the results gathered from 168 respondents
shown in table 1 which describe that the age is divided into four
categories i-e less than 15, 15 to 25, 25 to 35, and 35 to 45 and
above. Similarly the use of social networking websites comprises
of the four factors which are entertainment, communication,
knowledge and time killing. The analysis of 168 respondents
reviles the following results;
Table 1
Use of Social Networking
Age
Less then 15 15 to 20 20 to 35 35 to 45 45 above
Entertainment 1 33 11 4 2
Knowledge 1 23 14 8 3
Time Killing 0 14 12 1 0
Communication 0 23 13 4 1
Total 2 93 50 17 6
Percentage 1.2% 55.4% 29.8% 10.1% 3.6%
The total average of total population whose age is less than
15 is 1.2% that uses social networking websites. Total numbers of
respondents in this age range are 2 which include 1 respondent that
uses social networking websites for entertainment and only 1
respondent use social networking websites for knowledge.
Age ranges between15 to 25 includes 93 respondents that
use social networking websites in which 33 respondents use social
networking websites for purely entertainment, 23 of them uses
social networking websites for communication purpose similarly
23 respondents use social networking websites for knowledge and
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14 respondents are those who use social networking websites for
time killing. Total average that uses social networking websites is
55.4% of total population whose age ranges between15 to 20.
Total average of total population, age ranges between20 to
35 that use social networking websites is 29.8% that use social
networking websites. Total number of respondents in this
particular age range are 50 in which 11 respondents use social
networking website for entertainment, 13 of them uses social
networking websites for communication, 14 respondents use social
networking websites for knowledge and 12 of them use social
networking websites for time killing.
Age ranges between 35 to 45 includes 10.1% of total
population that uses social networking websites. Total number of
respondents are 17 in which 4 respondents use social networking
websites for entertainment, 4 respondents use social networking
websites for communication, 8 of them uses social networking
websites for knowledge and only 1 of them uses social networking
websites for time killing.
Gender and use of SNS
According to the results gathered from 168 respondents
shown in table 2 in which the gender is defined and the use of
social networking websites which includes the factors which are
entertainment, communication, knowledge and time killing. The
analysis of 168 respondents reviles the following results;
Table 2
Gender use of Social Networking
Male Female
Entertainment 27 24
Knowledge 36 13
Time Killing 13 14
Communication 25 16
Total 101 67
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Percentage 60.1% 39.9%
Total numbers of male respondents are 101 in which 27
male respondents use social networking websites for
entertainment, 25 respondents for communication, 36 respondents
use social networking websites for knowledge and 13 male
respondents use social networking websites for time killing. The
above analysis concludes that the total average of male
respondents is 60.1% of total population who use social
networking websites.
The total average of female respondents is 39.9% of total
population who use social networking websites .Total numbers of
female respondents are 67 in which 24 female respondents use
social networking websites for entertainment, 16 respondents for
communication, 13 respondents use social networking websites for
knowledge and 14 female respondents use social networking
websites for time killing.
Education and use of SNS
According to the results gathered from 168 respondents
shown in table 3 in which the education is classified into four
group’s i-e SSC, HSSC, Graduation, Masters and PHD. Similarly
the use of social networking websites classified into four group’s i-
e entertainment, communication, knowledge and time killing. The
analysis of 168 respondents shows the following results;
The total average of SSC respondents is 0.6% of total
population. The total number of respondents in SSC is 1who use
social networking websites for knowledge. Total number of
respondents in HSSC is 16 in which 9 respondents use social
networking websites for entertainment, 3 uses social networking
websites for communication, 1 of them use social networking
websites for knowledge and 3 respondents use social networking
websites for time killing. The above analysis of collected data
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concludes that the total average of people in HSSC is 9.5% of total
population that use social networking websites.
Table 3
Educational use of Social Networking
Education
SSC HSSC Graduation Master PhD
Entertainment 0 9 26 15 1
Knowledge 1 1 18 26 3
Time Killing 0 3 15 9 0
Communication 0 3 18 19 1
Total 1 16 77 69 5
Percentage 0.6% 9.5% 45.8% 41.1% 3%
Total number of respondents in Graduation is 77 in which
26 respondents use social networking websites for entertainment,
18 uses social networking websites for communication, 18 of them
use social networking websites for knowledge and 15 respondents
use social networking websites for time killing. This concludes that
the total average of people doing Graduation is 45.8% of total
population that use social networking websites.
The total average of people doing Masters is 41.1% of total
population that uses social networking websites. Total number of
respondents in Masters is 69 in which 15 respondents use social
networking websites for entertainment, 19 of them uses social
networking websites for communication, 26 use social networking
websites for knowledge and 9 respondents use social networking
websites for time killing.
Total number of respondents in PHD is 5 in which 1
respondents use social networking websites for entertainment, 1
uses social networking websites for communication and 3 of them
use social networking websites for knowledge. The above analysis
of collected data concludes that the total average in PHD is 3% of
total population that use social networking websites.
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Social influence and use of SNS
According to the results gathered from 168 respondents
shown in table 4 in which the social influence is categorized into
four group’s i-e friend, family, teachers and others. In the same
way the use of social networking websites classified into four
group’s i-e entertainment, communication, knowledge and time
killing. The analysis of 168 respondents shows the following
results;
The total average of respondents that uses social
networking websites due to their friends is 67.3% of total
population. Total number of respondents that uses social
networking websites due to their friends are 113 which includes 43
respondents that uses social networking websites for entertainment,
28 respondents that uses social networking websites for
communication, 24 of them uses social networking websites for
knowledge and 18 respondents uses social networking websites for
time killing.
Table 4
Social Influence and use of Social Networking
Social Influence
Friends Family Teachers Others
Entertainment 43 4 3 1
Knowledge 24 5 0 14
Time Killing 18 3 6 6
Communication 28 6 3 4
Total 113 18 12 25
Percentage 67.3% 10.7% 7.1% 14.9%
The total average of respondents that uses social
networking websites due to their family is 10.7% of total
population. Total number of respondents that uses social
networking websites due to their family are 18 in which there are 4
respondents that uses social networking websites for entertainment,
6 respondents that uses social networking websites for
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communication, 5 of them uses social networking websites for
knowledge and 3 respondents uses social networking websites for
time killing.
Total number of respondents that uses social networking
websites due to their teachers are 12 which includes 3 respondents
that uses social networking websites for entertainment, 3
respondents that uses social networking websites for
communication and 6 respondents uses social networking websites
for time killing. This analysis determines the total average of
respondents that uses social networking websites due to their
teachers is 7.1% of total population.
The total average of respondents that uses social
networking websites due to others is 14.9% of total population.
Total number of respondents that uses social networking websites
due to others are 25 which includes 1 respondent that uses social
networking websites for entertainment, 4 respondents that uses
social networking websites for communication, 14 of them uses
social networking websites for knowledge and 6 respondents uses
social networking websites for time killing.
Use of SNS and academic performance
According to the results gathered from 168 respondents
shown in table 5 in which the use of social networking websites
classified into four group’s i-e entertainment, communication,
knowledge and time killing. In the same way academic
performance is analyzed through GPA (grade average point) which
is classified into four group’s i-e 1.5 to 2.0, 2.0 to 2.5, 2.5 to 3.0,
3.0 to 3.5 and 3.5 to 4.0. The analysis of 168 respondents shows
the following results;
The total average of people having 1.5 to 2.0 GPA is 2.4%
of total population that uses social networking websites. Total
number of respondents having GPA ranges 1.5 to 2.0 is 4 in which
1 respondent use social networking websites for entertainment, 2
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of them use social networking websites for knowledge and 1
respondent use social networking websites for time killing.
Table 5
Social Networking and Academic Performance
Grade Average
1.5 to 2 2 to 2.5 2.5 to 3 3 to 3.5 3.5 to 4
Entertainment 1 2 13 28 7
Knowledge 2 3 12 25 7
Time Killing 1 1 12 11 2
Communication 0 1 18 18 4
Total 4 7 55 82 20
Percentage 2.4% 4.2% 32.7% 48.8% 11.9%
Total number of respondents having GPA ranges from 2.0
to 2.5 is 7 in which 2 respondent use social networking websites
for entertainment, 1 uses social networking websites for
communication, 3 of them uses social networking websites for
knowledge and 1 respondent use social networking websites for
time killing. This concludes the total average of people having 2.0
to 2.5 GPA is 4.2% of total population that uses social networking
websites.
Total number of respondents having GPA ranges between
2.5 to 3.0 is 55 which includes 13 respondents that uses social
networking websites for entertainment, 18 respondents that uses
social networking websites for communication, 12 of them uses
social networking websites for knowledge and 12 respondent uses
social networking websites for time killing. This determines the
total average of people having 2.5 to 3.0 GPA is 32.7% of total
population that uses social networking websites.
The total average of people having GPA that ranges
between3.0 to 3.5 is 48.8% of total population that uses social
networking websites. Total number of respondents having GPA
from 3.0 to 3.5 is 82 in which there are 28 respondents that use
social networking websites for entertainment, 18 that uses social
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networking websites for communication, 25 of them uses social
networking websites for knowledge and 11 respondent use social
networking websites for time killing.
Total number of respondents having GPA ranges between
3.5 to 4.0 is 20 which includes 7 respondents that uses social
networking websites for entertainment, 4 respondents that uses
social networking websites for communication, 7 of them uses
social networking websites for knowledge and 2 respondent uses
social networking websites for time killing. This determines the
total average of people having 3.5 to 4.0 GPA is 11.9% of total
population that uses social networking websites.
Findings and Conclusion
A total of 168 were surveyed for the study. Respondents
whose Age ranges between 15 to 25 mostly use social networking
website whose total average is 55.4% of total population. An
individual whose age is between15 to 25 generally uses social
networking websites for entertainment.
Gender analysis shows that male mostly uses social
networking websites and the total average of male that uses social
networking websites is 60.1% of total population. Male commonly
uses social networking websites for knowledge.
The analysis of the collected data shows that people doing
graduation generally use social networking websites whose total
average is 45.8% of total population. Graduate students mostly use
social networking websites for entertainment.
People mostly use social networking websites due to
influence of their friends and the total average of the people who
uses social networking websites due to their friends influence is
67.3% of total population. People using social networking websites
because of their friends influence generally uses it for
entertainment.
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Academic performance analysis with use of social
networking websites shows that the people having 3.0 to 3.5 GPA
(grade average point) mostly use social networking websites and
the total average of people having GPA ranges between 3.0 to 3.5
is 48.8% of total population. People having 3.0 to 3.5 GPA
generally uses social networking websites for entertainment.
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