This document discusses how social networking sites influence the lifestyles, acculturation, and self-esteem of university students in Ondo State, Nigeria. It finds that social networking has deeply impacted student life by affecting their lifestyles and how they socialize and adapt to the university culture. Both positive and negative effects were found. The document recommends that students use social networking as an educational tool to help them achieve university goals and develop new skills, while also maintaining their integrity and commitment to the university.
Online social networking and the academic achievement of university students ...Alexander Decker
This document examines the relationship between online social networking and the academic achievement of university students in selected Nigerian universities. It discusses several studies that have investigated social networking usage patterns and effects. The study aimed to determine if relationships exist between academic achievement and time spent on social networking sites, gender differences in usage, and differences between universities. A questionnaire was administered to 400 students across 3 universities to collect data on social networking usage and academic performance. Statistical analysis found significant relationships between academic achievement and time spent online, as well as differences related to gender and university attended.
2013 jurnal student controlled social networks for promoting holistic develop...SITI FADZILAH OSMAN
The document discusses using Facebook as a platform to promote holistic student development as part of a student project. It focuses on the perspectives of student coaches involved in managing a Facebook group for the project. The study found that Facebook allowed for faster information sharing than traditional methods. However, student coaches struggled to establish active interactions between coaches and participants and found a lack of proactive discussions initiated by participants, which undermined promoting self-initiated holistic development. The document evaluates the effectiveness of using Facebook from the perspectives of student coaches involved in the project.
The Role of Social Media in Today's College Student ExperienceLiz Gross, Ph.D.
College students and social media: what’s left to know? Turns out, a lot! As social media has become part of the fabric of our students’ lives, researchers have been examining how it affects their identity development, decision-making, and campus engagement. This fast-paced, potpourri session will review a decade of research about college students and social media, including some not-yet-published findings.
This document summarizes a thesis on the effects of online social networking sites on the study habits and academic achievements of university students in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It begins with an introduction that defines social networking and discusses how technology has advanced socialization online through sites like Facebook and WhatsApp. The study aims to identify the social networking sites used by university students, examine the impact on study habits and performance, and investigate how much time students spend and for what purposes. A literature review discusses definitions of social networking sites and how they allow interaction. Previous research on both positive and negative impacts of social media on learning is also summarized.
Influence of social media on the academic performance of the undergraduate st...Alexander Decker
1) The document examines the influence of social media on the academic performance of undergraduate students at Kogi State University in Nigeria. It finds that students have high levels of access to social media, especially Facebook.
2) The study also finds that exposure to social media has a negative effect on students' academic performance. Students spend more time on social media than studying, and rely on social media instead of course materials.
3) Based on these findings, the document concludes that social media exposure negatively impacts academic performance for undergraduates at Kogi State University. It recommends that students minimize social media use and focus more on academic activities.
Is Social Media Use Bad for Students’ Academic Performance?daffygraveyard868
Social media use, especially Facebook, has become widespread among students. Some research has found that Facebook use can negatively impact academic performance by reducing study time. However, other studies have found no strong correlation, and suggest that educators should consider students' other activities and habits rather than solely blaming social media. Proper use of technology can actually enhance learning, but students need guidance to avoid improper use becoming a hindrance to their studies.
The Social Media Use and the Study Habits of MillennialsAJHSSR Journal
Social media use and social networking poured internationally in the present that no academic
institutions could stop its impact on education. Researches were conducted on the impact of these technologies
and its effectivity to certain school conditions. Hence, this study aimed at describing the extent of the usage of
social media as a vehicle to the improvement of study habits of the Carolinians especially to the stratified
proportionate and randomly chosen 50 Grade Ten students of the University of San Carlos, Basic Education
Department – South Campus in Cebu City, Philippines. Descriptive survey research using simple percentage,
mean and standard deviation was done using an adapted survey questionnaire which was tested for face and
content validity. To obtain reliability, the tool was pilot tested and was proven to be reliable (α = 0.891) using
Cronbach‘s Alpha. Based on the gathered data, students spent most of their time in social networking sites
whether on a typical day (28%) or weekend (46%) and they usually do this inside their bedroom (46%) or in an
internet café (54%) outside. They usually use their mobile phones (76%) to visit social sites and the majority
(34%) received less parental support. In terms of the students‘ level of study habit, it was rated average ( x =
3.32, SD = 0.33). This means that the use of social media does not give a negative influence on the study habits
of the students in this study. Even if most of them utilized whatever available technology they have such as their
mobile phones and they spend most of their time on internet cafés, it was recommended that parental
involvement and teachers‘ wise use of technology, pedagogy, and content should be strengthened for these
partners still play a significant role in achieving success both in instruction and education.
Effect of online social networking sites on student engagement and achievementliz99power
This paper reviews research on the relationship between online social networking sites (SNSs) and student engagement and achievement. Some research has found positive connections, with SNSs increasing engagement through collaboration and interaction, but negatively impacting achievement through distraction. Other studies found negative relationships, with SNS use linked to lower engagement and performance. Much of the research also shows no conclusive evidence of impacts either way. Overall, SNS participation seems to positively correlate with engagement but negatively with achievement. Further research is still needed to better understand this complex relationship between emerging technologies, student behaviors, and academic outcomes.
Online social networking and the academic achievement of university students ...Alexander Decker
This document examines the relationship between online social networking and the academic achievement of university students in selected Nigerian universities. It discusses several studies that have investigated social networking usage patterns and effects. The study aimed to determine if relationships exist between academic achievement and time spent on social networking sites, gender differences in usage, and differences between universities. A questionnaire was administered to 400 students across 3 universities to collect data on social networking usage and academic performance. Statistical analysis found significant relationships between academic achievement and time spent online, as well as differences related to gender and university attended.
2013 jurnal student controlled social networks for promoting holistic develop...SITI FADZILAH OSMAN
The document discusses using Facebook as a platform to promote holistic student development as part of a student project. It focuses on the perspectives of student coaches involved in managing a Facebook group for the project. The study found that Facebook allowed for faster information sharing than traditional methods. However, student coaches struggled to establish active interactions between coaches and participants and found a lack of proactive discussions initiated by participants, which undermined promoting self-initiated holistic development. The document evaluates the effectiveness of using Facebook from the perspectives of student coaches involved in the project.
The Role of Social Media in Today's College Student ExperienceLiz Gross, Ph.D.
College students and social media: what’s left to know? Turns out, a lot! As social media has become part of the fabric of our students’ lives, researchers have been examining how it affects their identity development, decision-making, and campus engagement. This fast-paced, potpourri session will review a decade of research about college students and social media, including some not-yet-published findings.
This document summarizes a thesis on the effects of online social networking sites on the study habits and academic achievements of university students in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It begins with an introduction that defines social networking and discusses how technology has advanced socialization online through sites like Facebook and WhatsApp. The study aims to identify the social networking sites used by university students, examine the impact on study habits and performance, and investigate how much time students spend and for what purposes. A literature review discusses definitions of social networking sites and how they allow interaction. Previous research on both positive and negative impacts of social media on learning is also summarized.
Influence of social media on the academic performance of the undergraduate st...Alexander Decker
1) The document examines the influence of social media on the academic performance of undergraduate students at Kogi State University in Nigeria. It finds that students have high levels of access to social media, especially Facebook.
2) The study also finds that exposure to social media has a negative effect on students' academic performance. Students spend more time on social media than studying, and rely on social media instead of course materials.
3) Based on these findings, the document concludes that social media exposure negatively impacts academic performance for undergraduates at Kogi State University. It recommends that students minimize social media use and focus more on academic activities.
Is Social Media Use Bad for Students’ Academic Performance?daffygraveyard868
Social media use, especially Facebook, has become widespread among students. Some research has found that Facebook use can negatively impact academic performance by reducing study time. However, other studies have found no strong correlation, and suggest that educators should consider students' other activities and habits rather than solely blaming social media. Proper use of technology can actually enhance learning, but students need guidance to avoid improper use becoming a hindrance to their studies.
The Social Media Use and the Study Habits of MillennialsAJHSSR Journal
Social media use and social networking poured internationally in the present that no academic
institutions could stop its impact on education. Researches were conducted on the impact of these technologies
and its effectivity to certain school conditions. Hence, this study aimed at describing the extent of the usage of
social media as a vehicle to the improvement of study habits of the Carolinians especially to the stratified
proportionate and randomly chosen 50 Grade Ten students of the University of San Carlos, Basic Education
Department – South Campus in Cebu City, Philippines. Descriptive survey research using simple percentage,
mean and standard deviation was done using an adapted survey questionnaire which was tested for face and
content validity. To obtain reliability, the tool was pilot tested and was proven to be reliable (α = 0.891) using
Cronbach‘s Alpha. Based on the gathered data, students spent most of their time in social networking sites
whether on a typical day (28%) or weekend (46%) and they usually do this inside their bedroom (46%) or in an
internet café (54%) outside. They usually use their mobile phones (76%) to visit social sites and the majority
(34%) received less parental support. In terms of the students‘ level of study habit, it was rated average ( x =
3.32, SD = 0.33). This means that the use of social media does not give a negative influence on the study habits
of the students in this study. Even if most of them utilized whatever available technology they have such as their
mobile phones and they spend most of their time on internet cafés, it was recommended that parental
involvement and teachers‘ wise use of technology, pedagogy, and content should be strengthened for these
partners still play a significant role in achieving success both in instruction and education.
Effect of online social networking sites on student engagement and achievementliz99power
This paper reviews research on the relationship between online social networking sites (SNSs) and student engagement and achievement. Some research has found positive connections, with SNSs increasing engagement through collaboration and interaction, but negatively impacting achievement through distraction. Other studies found negative relationships, with SNS use linked to lower engagement and performance. Much of the research also shows no conclusive evidence of impacts either way. Overall, SNS participation seems to positively correlate with engagement but negatively with achievement. Further research is still needed to better understand this complex relationship between emerging technologies, student behaviors, and academic outcomes.
IMPACT OF FACEBOOK USAGE ON THEACADEMIC GRADES: A CASE STUDYSajjad Sayed
This study investigated the relationship between Facebook usage and student academic performance in terms of GPA. A survey was administered to over 100 female students at King Saud University. The results found that 55% of students felt Facebook and social media negatively impacted their academic performance, providing partial support for the hypothesis. However, the study was limited by only examining female students, measuring GPA as the sole indicator of performance, and not accurately quantifying time spent on activities. Future work should improve measuring of variables like study and leisure time to better understand their interaction.
Effects of social networking sites to the academic performance of the dtte st...Catherine Agawin
This document appears to be a research paper that studied the effects of social networking sites on the academic performance of students at the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology. It includes sections on the problem statement, conceptual framework, research design using questionnaires and interviews, statistical analysis methods, results and discussion of findings, and conclusions. The main findings were that there was no significant relationship found between the time students spent on social media and their GPA, and that social media did not negatively affect academic performance when used properly with supervision. The paper recommends that social media can be used to enhance learning if implemented correctly by teachers, and that parents should support internet access for their children.
This document provides a review of related literature on social networks and social media. It discusses both foreign and local literature on how social networks allow individuals to connect and share interests online. The document also examines how governments and organizations are using social media as a public relations tool to engage with stakeholders.
This document discusses whether employers discriminate against job candidates based on information found on their social media profiles. It investigates how employers use social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to research candidates and whether this violates privacy. While social networks can help candidates find jobs, employers can also use them to indirectly discriminate when making hiring decisions. The document examines legal issues around using social media for hiring and how it could lead to claims of discrimination.
Teachers’ professional development in online social networkingStefania Manca
Presentation held at EDMEDIA 2014 (Tampere, 23-26 June 2014) within the Symposium "Teachers’ Role in the SNS-Era: Different points of view from a global perspective"
THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENT...Kasthuripriya Nanda Kumar
This document is a research paper that examines the effects of social networking sites on the academic performance of college students. It begins with background information on the rise of social networking and introduces the research problem of whether these sites impact students' grades. The purpose is to determine this impact through a study of 30 students at Taj International College. A literature review discusses previous research, which has found mixed results on whether time spent on social networking correlates with academic performance.
faberNovel Consulting publie une étude sur le réseau en ligne Facebook : la révolution du « média social » pour une vraie conversation sur Internet.
Source : http://www.fabernovel.com/news/research-paper-facebook
Usage of Whatsapp: A Study of University Of Peshawar, Pakistaninventionjournals
This paper has analyzed what Pakistani students do when they use the messaging tool i.e. Whatsapp. To carry out this study a questionnaire was used as research instrument to gather data from the population of students of university of Peshawar. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed among the students. The response rate was 84% which is considered very effective. The result shows that Whatsapp is a vital tool of communication used mainly for one to one or group communication. The various other functions performed by the respondent were sharingacademic information, chat, picture and video sharing, texting to family members living abroad and current affairs.
Presentation that explains the relationship between the Facebook use and academic performance, based on the results of an expressive and exploratory survey study on college students who use Facebook and who do not use.
Ref: "Computers and Human Behavior" by Paul A. Kirschner & Aryn C. Karpinski
Introduction to Social Media for ResearchersHelen Dixon
Slides from the Introduction to Social Media for Researchers course produced by Dr Helen Dixon for Postgraduate Research Students at Queen's University Belfast.
SOCIAL MEDIA VIOLATED ENGLISH LANGUAGESeemab Abbas
The document discusses a study on how social media affects the English language. It presents backgrounds on sociolinguistics and defines key terms. The study aims to determine if social media has a positive, negative, or no effect on English. A literature review of past studies and the methodology of collecting online user comments are described. Three perspectives are analyzed: social media deteriorates writing skills, enhances writing skills, or has no effect. Data analysis found 52% believe it fractures English while 36% believe it does not and 12% see both effects. The conclusion is that overuse of informal social media language can negatively impact formal writing skills if standard forms are not used.
This document explores the relationship between social media use and mental health in young adults. It discusses current research indicating a connection between increased social media use and deteriorated mental health in young adults. Young adults are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues due to the developmental challenges of emerging adulthood and ongoing brain development during this period. The document aims to examine individual and social theories that may help explain the link between social media use and mental health issues in young adults.
This document discusses how library media specialists and students can use social media tools like Twitter, Delicious, blogs, and wikis to connect, share information, and learn. It encourages creating a personal learning network using these tools to gain knowledge from others, share expertise, and contribute new information. Specific social media are highlighted that can be used professionally to find resources and make connections globally, and tools like Twitter and blogs are discussed for engaging students with learning.
The document discusses the impacts of social media on education. It notes that social media can have both positive and negative effects. Positively, it allows students to more easily access knowledge, engage with learning groups, and enhance collaboration through tools like Facebook groups and hashtags. However, negatives include reduced focus on learning, multi-tasking distraction, and excessive time spent on social media reducing in-person socializing. While social media enables networking, it can also lead to isolation, depression, and exposure to inappropriate content. Overall, the document examines the complex relationship between social media and its effects on students and education.
CHILDREN USING FACEBOOK: PERSONALITY TRAITS, SELF-CONCEPT AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCEIJITE
Social interaction and communication is basically orchestrated through Social Networking Sites (SNS)
with Facebook being amongst the most popular ones. Previous research has shown users’ personality as a
highly relevant factor when examining the way people behave virtually. In the present study, we
investigated the relationship between Facebook usage and personality in children aged 10 to 13 years with
a personal account on Facebook, defined in terms of a Five-Factor Model. The relationship between
Facebook usage and users’ self-concept regarding their school performance and their happiness and
satisfaction about life was also investigated. For this purpose, children’s teachers were asked to evaluate
children’s school performance, in order to better examine the relationship between Facebook usage and
users’ school performance. Three hundred and forty-eight (348) pupils of elementary and secondary
schools in Patras (Greece) participated in the study. The results indicated that Facebook usage has a
statistically significant association with personality traits like Neuroticism, Openness to Experience,
Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness. Moreover, children who perceived themselves as good pupils did
not have a Facebook account. Also, Facebook usage has been found to be negatively related to users’
school performance, as assessed by their teachers. No statistically significant associations were found
between Facebook usage and users’ self-perceptions regarding their happiness and general satisfaction
with life.
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES OF PE...IAEME Publication
The project “Influence of Social Networking Sites on personal and professional lives of people” mainly focuses on the impact of these sites on the people and the disturbance it causes to their lives in both personal and professional. The social networking sites are gaining a lot of popularity these days with almost all of the educated youth using one or the other such site. In this age of globalization, the world has become too small a place thanks to the electronic media and portals. These have played a crucial role in bridging boundaries and crossing the seas and enabling them to communicate on a common platform.
Este documento contiene varios cuentos cortos. El primer cuento habla de una planta de fresias que florece a pesar de las dificultades en el jardín, enseñando la lección de ser uno mismo. El segundo cuento trata sobre un joven que aprende a volar después de varios intentos fallidos. El tercer cuento presenta la historia de un "buscador" que descubre un cementerio donde los niños vivían muy poco tiempo. El cuarto cuento compara a un elefante encadenado con personas que se sienten atadas
Influence of Social Networks on studentsFarhad Shayan
Social networking has both positive and negative impacts on students. It can help students strengthen relationships, boost confidence, and find their identity. However, overuse of social media can reduce thinking capacity, lead to addiction, disturb privacy, and cause insomnia or cyberbullying. Studies have found examples of social media negatively impacting individuals in Indonesia, Afghanistan, and the UK. To stay safe, students must practice time management, use social media productively, respect social boundaries, and use it for entertainment and knowledge rather than overuse.
Impact of Social Networking Sites on Secondary School ChildrenReeba Sara Koshy
This document outlines a study that aims to determine the impact of social networking websites on the social behavior and academic performance of secondary school students in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The study will examine the extent to which students are exposed to social networking sites, and how this exposure influences their social interactions, disruptive behavior, and academic performance. It also reviews related literature and outlines the research design, which uses a descriptive approach with surveys, interviews, and behavior assessments of students, teachers, and parents. The study hypothesizes that extended social media use may negatively impact offline relationships and academics.
IMPACT OF FACEBOOK USAGE ON THEACADEMIC GRADES: A CASE STUDYSajjad Sayed
This study investigated the relationship between Facebook usage and student academic performance in terms of GPA. A survey was administered to over 100 female students at King Saud University. The results found that 55% of students felt Facebook and social media negatively impacted their academic performance, providing partial support for the hypothesis. However, the study was limited by only examining female students, measuring GPA as the sole indicator of performance, and not accurately quantifying time spent on activities. Future work should improve measuring of variables like study and leisure time to better understand their interaction.
Effects of social networking sites to the academic performance of the dtte st...Catherine Agawin
This document appears to be a research paper that studied the effects of social networking sites on the academic performance of students at the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology. It includes sections on the problem statement, conceptual framework, research design using questionnaires and interviews, statistical analysis methods, results and discussion of findings, and conclusions. The main findings were that there was no significant relationship found between the time students spent on social media and their GPA, and that social media did not negatively affect academic performance when used properly with supervision. The paper recommends that social media can be used to enhance learning if implemented correctly by teachers, and that parents should support internet access for their children.
This document provides a review of related literature on social networks and social media. It discusses both foreign and local literature on how social networks allow individuals to connect and share interests online. The document also examines how governments and organizations are using social media as a public relations tool to engage with stakeholders.
This document discusses whether employers discriminate against job candidates based on information found on their social media profiles. It investigates how employers use social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to research candidates and whether this violates privacy. While social networks can help candidates find jobs, employers can also use them to indirectly discriminate when making hiring decisions. The document examines legal issues around using social media for hiring and how it could lead to claims of discrimination.
Teachers’ professional development in online social networkingStefania Manca
Presentation held at EDMEDIA 2014 (Tampere, 23-26 June 2014) within the Symposium "Teachers’ Role in the SNS-Era: Different points of view from a global perspective"
THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENT...Kasthuripriya Nanda Kumar
This document is a research paper that examines the effects of social networking sites on the academic performance of college students. It begins with background information on the rise of social networking and introduces the research problem of whether these sites impact students' grades. The purpose is to determine this impact through a study of 30 students at Taj International College. A literature review discusses previous research, which has found mixed results on whether time spent on social networking correlates with academic performance.
faberNovel Consulting publie une étude sur le réseau en ligne Facebook : la révolution du « média social » pour une vraie conversation sur Internet.
Source : http://www.fabernovel.com/news/research-paper-facebook
Usage of Whatsapp: A Study of University Of Peshawar, Pakistaninventionjournals
This paper has analyzed what Pakistani students do when they use the messaging tool i.e. Whatsapp. To carry out this study a questionnaire was used as research instrument to gather data from the population of students of university of Peshawar. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed among the students. The response rate was 84% which is considered very effective. The result shows that Whatsapp is a vital tool of communication used mainly for one to one or group communication. The various other functions performed by the respondent were sharingacademic information, chat, picture and video sharing, texting to family members living abroad and current affairs.
Presentation that explains the relationship between the Facebook use and academic performance, based on the results of an expressive and exploratory survey study on college students who use Facebook and who do not use.
Ref: "Computers and Human Behavior" by Paul A. Kirschner & Aryn C. Karpinski
Introduction to Social Media for ResearchersHelen Dixon
Slides from the Introduction to Social Media for Researchers course produced by Dr Helen Dixon for Postgraduate Research Students at Queen's University Belfast.
SOCIAL MEDIA VIOLATED ENGLISH LANGUAGESeemab Abbas
The document discusses a study on how social media affects the English language. It presents backgrounds on sociolinguistics and defines key terms. The study aims to determine if social media has a positive, negative, or no effect on English. A literature review of past studies and the methodology of collecting online user comments are described. Three perspectives are analyzed: social media deteriorates writing skills, enhances writing skills, or has no effect. Data analysis found 52% believe it fractures English while 36% believe it does not and 12% see both effects. The conclusion is that overuse of informal social media language can negatively impact formal writing skills if standard forms are not used.
This document explores the relationship between social media use and mental health in young adults. It discusses current research indicating a connection between increased social media use and deteriorated mental health in young adults. Young adults are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues due to the developmental challenges of emerging adulthood and ongoing brain development during this period. The document aims to examine individual and social theories that may help explain the link between social media use and mental health issues in young adults.
This document discusses how library media specialists and students can use social media tools like Twitter, Delicious, blogs, and wikis to connect, share information, and learn. It encourages creating a personal learning network using these tools to gain knowledge from others, share expertise, and contribute new information. Specific social media are highlighted that can be used professionally to find resources and make connections globally, and tools like Twitter and blogs are discussed for engaging students with learning.
The document discusses the impacts of social media on education. It notes that social media can have both positive and negative effects. Positively, it allows students to more easily access knowledge, engage with learning groups, and enhance collaboration through tools like Facebook groups and hashtags. However, negatives include reduced focus on learning, multi-tasking distraction, and excessive time spent on social media reducing in-person socializing. While social media enables networking, it can also lead to isolation, depression, and exposure to inappropriate content. Overall, the document examines the complex relationship between social media and its effects on students and education.
CHILDREN USING FACEBOOK: PERSONALITY TRAITS, SELF-CONCEPT AND SCHOOL PERFORMANCEIJITE
Social interaction and communication is basically orchestrated through Social Networking Sites (SNS)
with Facebook being amongst the most popular ones. Previous research has shown users’ personality as a
highly relevant factor when examining the way people behave virtually. In the present study, we
investigated the relationship between Facebook usage and personality in children aged 10 to 13 years with
a personal account on Facebook, defined in terms of a Five-Factor Model. The relationship between
Facebook usage and users’ self-concept regarding their school performance and their happiness and
satisfaction about life was also investigated. For this purpose, children’s teachers were asked to evaluate
children’s school performance, in order to better examine the relationship between Facebook usage and
users’ school performance. Three hundred and forty-eight (348) pupils of elementary and secondary
schools in Patras (Greece) participated in the study. The results indicated that Facebook usage has a
statistically significant association with personality traits like Neuroticism, Openness to Experience,
Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness. Moreover, children who perceived themselves as good pupils did
not have a Facebook account. Also, Facebook usage has been found to be negatively related to users’
school performance, as assessed by their teachers. No statistically significant associations were found
between Facebook usage and users’ self-perceptions regarding their happiness and general satisfaction
with life.
INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIVES OF PE...IAEME Publication
The project “Influence of Social Networking Sites on personal and professional lives of people” mainly focuses on the impact of these sites on the people and the disturbance it causes to their lives in both personal and professional. The social networking sites are gaining a lot of popularity these days with almost all of the educated youth using one or the other such site. In this age of globalization, the world has become too small a place thanks to the electronic media and portals. These have played a crucial role in bridging boundaries and crossing the seas and enabling them to communicate on a common platform.
Este documento contiene varios cuentos cortos. El primer cuento habla de una planta de fresias que florece a pesar de las dificultades en el jardín, enseñando la lección de ser uno mismo. El segundo cuento trata sobre un joven que aprende a volar después de varios intentos fallidos. El tercer cuento presenta la historia de un "buscador" que descubre un cementerio donde los niños vivían muy poco tiempo. El cuarto cuento compara a un elefante encadenado con personas que se sienten atadas
Influence of Social Networks on studentsFarhad Shayan
Social networking has both positive and negative impacts on students. It can help students strengthen relationships, boost confidence, and find their identity. However, overuse of social media can reduce thinking capacity, lead to addiction, disturb privacy, and cause insomnia or cyberbullying. Studies have found examples of social media negatively impacting individuals in Indonesia, Afghanistan, and the UK. To stay safe, students must practice time management, use social media productively, respect social boundaries, and use it for entertainment and knowledge rather than overuse.
Impact of Social Networking Sites on Secondary School ChildrenReeba Sara Koshy
This document outlines a study that aims to determine the impact of social networking websites on the social behavior and academic performance of secondary school students in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala. The study will examine the extent to which students are exposed to social networking sites, and how this exposure influences their social interactions, disruptive behavior, and academic performance. It also reviews related literature and outlines the research design, which uses a descriptive approach with surveys, interviews, and behavior assessments of students, teachers, and parents. The study hypothesizes that extended social media use may negatively impact offline relationships and academics.
A usability evaluation framework for b2 c e commerce websitesAlexander Decker
This document presents a framework for evaluating the usability of B2C e-commerce websites. It involves user testing methods like usability testing and interviews to identify usability problems in areas like navigation, design, purchasing processes, and customer service. The framework specifies goals for the evaluation, determines which website aspects to evaluate, and identifies target users. It then describes collecting data through user testing and analyzing the results to identify usability problems and suggest improvements.
Abnormalities of hormones and inflammatory cytokines in women affected with p...Alexander Decker
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have elevated levels of hormones like luteinizing hormone and testosterone, as well as higher levels of insulin and insulin resistance compared to healthy women. They also have increased levels of inflammatory markers like C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and leptin. This study found these abnormalities in the hormones and inflammatory cytokines of women with PCOS ages 23-40, indicating that hormone imbalances associated with insulin resistance and elevated inflammatory markers may worsen infertility in women with PCOS.
The document is a research proposal examining the impact of social networking sites on the academic performance of adolescents. It includes an introduction outlining the research problem, literature review on relevant topics, research design using questionnaires and interviews of a sample of local adolescents, and a proposed presentation of findings and data analysis. The research aims to evaluate the negative impact of social media usage on academics, determine influencing factors for student participation, and identify measures to reduce time spent on social networking sites.
The document summarizes a study on the socio-cultural impact of social media among female university students in Chennai, India. It conducted surveys of 150 students to analyze how social media influences their social relationships, academics, and cultural values. The study found that social media primarily impacts students' relationships with close friends and family, but does not significantly influence their cultural practices or attitudes based on gender. While social media can positively impact social connections, it can also negatively affect students' academic performance by distracting them and reducing reading/study habits. The document concludes that social media is widely used by university students both positively and negatively, so governments and parents should provide oversight and guidance on appropriate social media use.
Scholars across many disciplines have grappled with questions of what it means for a person to
be and interact online. Who are we when we go online? How do others know we are there and
how do they perceive us? Within the context of online learning, scholarly questions tend to
reflect more specific concerns focused on how well people can learn in a setting limited to
mediated interactions lacking various communication cues. For example, how can a teacher and
students come to know each other if they cannot see each other? How can they effectively
understand and communicate with each other if they are separated by space and, in many
instances, time? These concerns are related to issues of social presence and identity, both of
which are complex, multi-faceted, closely interrelated constructs.
Extent of social media usage by students for improved learning in Tertiary In...iosrjce
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The effects of social media on college studentsArina Fauzi
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The social media use and the study habits of millennialsAJHSSR Journal
Social media use and social networking poured internationally in the present that no academic
institutions could stop its impact on education. Researches were conducted on the impact of these technologies
and its effectivity to certain school conditions. Hence, this study aimed at describing the extent of the usage of
social media as a vehicle to the improvement of study habits of the Carolinians especially to the stratified
proportionate and randomly chosen 50 Grade Ten students of the University of San Carlos, Basic Education
Department – South Campus in Cebu City, Philippines. Descriptive survey research using simple percentage,
mean and standard deviation was done using an adapted survey questionnaire which was tested for face and
content validity. To obtain reliability, the tool was pilot tested and was proven to be reliable (α = 0.891) using
Cronbach‘s Alpha. Based on the gathered data, students spent most of their time in social networking sites
whether on a typical day (28%) or weekend (46%) and they usually do this inside their bedroom (46%) or in an
internet café (54%) outside. They usually use their mobile phones (76%) to visit social sites and the majority
The Social Media Use and the Study Habits of MillennialsAJHSSR Journal
Social media use and social networking poured internationally in the present that no academic
institutions could stop its impact on education. Researches were conducted on the impact of these technologies
and its effectivity to certain school conditions. Hence, this study aimed at describing the extent of the usage of
social media as a vehicle to the improvement of study habits of the Carolinians especially to the stratified
proportionate and randomly chosen 50 Grade Ten students of the University of San Carlos, Basic Education
Department – South Campus in Cebu City, Philippines. Descriptive survey research using simple percentage,
mean and standard deviation was done using an adapted survey questionnaire which was tested for face and
content validity. To obtain reliability, the tool was pilot tested and was proven to be reliable (α = 0.891) using
Cronbach‘s Alpha. Based on the gathered data, students spent most of their time in social networking sites
whether on a typical day (28%) or weekend (46%) and they usually do this inside their bedroom (46%) or in an
internet café (54%) outside. They usually use their mobile phones (76%) to visit social sites and the majority
(34%) received less parental support. In terms of the students‘ level of study habit, it was rated average (
x =
3.32, SD = 0.33). This means that the use of social media does not give a negative influence on the study habits
of the students in this study. Even if most of them utilized whatever available technology they have such as their
mobile phones and they spend most of their time on internet cafés, it was recommended that parental
involvement and teachers‘ wise use of technology, pedagogy, and content should be strengthened for these
partners still play a significant role in achieving success both in instruction and education
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EFL Students’ Perceptions and Attitudes towards Facebook as anEducational Lea...inventionjournals
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Social Media & Academic Acheivement- Group Research ProposalJennifer Pearson
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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.
This document provides an introduction to a study on the role of social networking in improving undergraduate students' academic learning. It discusses how technology and blended learning have become important aspects of education. The study aims to gauge students' perceptions of whether social networking helps improve academic learning, investigate the effects of social networking on learning, and illustrate how it may help learning. It defines key terms and outlines limitations of focusing only on students from two Malaysian universities with a small sample size. The significance is to determine if and how social networking can positively impact the learning process and academic performance of undergraduate students.
Social networking tools like Facebook and blogs can be used in education to help students connect with each other and teaching staff. Research shows that using Facebook groups for university courses helps students bond as a team, maintain connections, and get academic support from peers. While some critics argue social media can be distracting, studies find that students primarily use it to discuss course content, share information about assignments, and seek moral support around academic demands from close friends. When used strategically in closed groups, social networking shows potential to enhance student motivation, retention, and engagement with learning.
The chapter reviews related literature and studies on the effects of social media usage on students' academic performance. Several studies found that excessive social media use for non-academic purposes like chatting and downloading negatively impacts students' grades, homework completion, and study time. However, some positive impacts were found like social media allowing students to form study groups and share information. The literature reviewed included both foreign and local studies on how social media distraction and addiction can lower students' grade point averages.
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
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Influence of social networking sites on lifestyles, acculturation and self esteem of university students in ondo state, nigeria
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Influence of Social Networking Sites on Lifestyles, Acculturation
and Self-Esteem of University Students in Ondo State, Nigeria
Laleye Ademiotan Moriyike1
Onasanya, Samuel Adenubi2*
, Ogunfunmilakin, Bright3
1
Department of Science and Technical Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University,
Akungba Akoko, Ondo State Nigeria.
2
Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, P.M.B 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria
3
Department of Social Science Education, Faculty of Education, Adekunle Ajasin University,
Akungba Akoko, Ondo State Nigeria
* E-mail of the corresponding author: bonasanya2003@yahoo.com
Abstract
This study investigates the effect of Social Networking Sites on Lifestyles, Acculturation and Self-Esteem of
University Students Ondo State, Nigeria. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire.
A sample of 250 students was randomly selected from all the 5 faculties of Adekunle Ajasin University,
Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State. The result and discussion of the study indicated that students’ social lives are
being affected by the usage of Social Networking Sites because online social networking has deeply penetrated
university campuses, influencing multiple aspects of student life including their lifestyles, acculturation and
self-esteem. The study further revealed that the utilization of Social Networking Sites by students both have
positive and negative effects on them. Based on the result of the findings, it was recommended that students
should use their knowledge about their environment’s attributes to nurture and maintain their integrity and
commitment to the university in order to develop new skills to participate and stay safe in the new digital
environment. Students should view the Social Networking Sites as an educational tool that help them to
reach desired university outcomes so that their online integrity and commitment with peers can lead them to
greater satisfaction with university life.
Keywords: Acculturation, Educational Outcomes, Social Acceptance, Socialization, Students’ Satisfaction,
Self-Esteem, Interpersonal Relationship, Online Risk, Web 2.0.
1. Introduction
With the inception of Web 2.0 technology, a new mode of social networking, i.e., online Social Networking Sites
has emerged and become popular. People are increasingly inclined to cultivate their virtual social relationships
and virtual life on existing prevalent social networking websites such as Facebook, Xanga and MySpace. These
websites provide favorable platforms for individuals to express themselves. More importantly, by using social
networking technologies, individuals can establish new relationships with acquaintances, as well as maintain
close relationships with friends, colleagues, and family members. The active engagement in these websites to
establish virtual relationships provides individuals with access to a diversified set of information from multiple
sources (Wasko&Faraj, 2005). The popularity of Social Networking Sites is due to their conversational tone as
knowledge is effectively shared through a process of discussing, storytelling and collaborative editing.
University students employ social network sites to support their existing relationships. Boyd, Ellison & Lampe
(2007) define social network sites as web-based services that allow users to construct a public or private profile
within a system, a list of users’ friends and a view of their list of connections and those made by others within
that system. These university students negotiate their different roles in social network sites to overcome the
cultural barriers to communicate with different personalities.
Tu, Blocher, and Robets (2008) assert that Web 2.0 technology is shaping human communications and is
impacting how people present themselves in their interactions with one another. The linkage between individuals
on SNSs has opened up channels of communication with people one may not have the opportunity to meet
face-to-face. The voluntary messaging function, commonly known as “status” on Facebook and Myspace, or
“tweets” on Twitter, allows real-time instant messaging anytime and anywhere in the world. In many occasions,
one-to-many communication pattern is observed if the users choose to “invite” their friends into a conversation
loop or multiple mentions using the “@” symbol to include more than one recipient for a message.
According to social learning theory, three elements, including individual learners, peers, and situations,
potentially affect individuals’ learning outcomes Alavi (1994 ) also identifies individuals’ active engagement in
constructing knowledge, interpersonal interactions in corporative context, and problem-solving situations as
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distinguished attributes of effective computer-mediated learning. Social learning theory emphasizes the
self-regulation of individual learning. In most cases, individuals will self-initiate, regulate learning and actively
construct knowledge by acquiring, generating, and structuring information. They can use symbols to represent
events, to analyze their conscious experience, to communicate with others, to create and to engage in insightful
actions.
Further, social learning theory emphasizes learning’s social genesis and views learning as a social
process in which individuals interact with peers or models, as well as situations. Individuals’ learning, although
self-initiated, often relies on the social context. Individuals’ observations and interactions with peers (e.g.,
learning from each other by exchanging knowledge to achieve shared commonality) and situations (e.g., learning
the environmental norms, cultures, policies) influence their cognition and behavior. Thus, obtaining desirable
learning outcomes requires social support from others and their understanding of situations. Moreover, the
achieved learning outcomes will reinforce individuals’ engagement in certain actions. From the social learning
viewpoint, human behavior is a continuous reciprocal interaction between learners themselves and the external
environment.
The hidden complexity and dynamism of social networking behavior necessitates exploration of the
underlying linkage mechanism between online social networking and desirable learning outcomes. As a sort of
self-regulated learning, students’ search of information and feedback through social networking is critical to their
socialization and adaptation in a situated environment. Through social networking, students can acquire attitudes,
behavior and knowledge for assuming a role in situated environments, such as organizations and universities
(Chao, O’Leary-Kelly, Wolf, Klein, & Gardner 1994; Morrison 2002). Thus, university students’ online social
networking behavior has great potential for nurturing and promoting their socialization in the university,
including the processes of social acceptance and acculturation. The value of various relationships will fulfill
individuals’ specific learning purposes and information needs differently Morrison (2002). University students’
social acceptance and acculturation, which shape individuals interaction with peers and the situated university,
respectively, require learning different objects and need differentiated information. Further, students’
socialization and adjustment in a university largely influence how well they perform in the university.
Social acceptance concerns students developing satisfying relationship with peers and becoming
integrated Bauer (2007). Interacting with peers is an important facet of socialization Chao (1994); Schein 1968).
Meaningful peer interaction usually takes place in a small dense network of strong ties that provide social
support and a sense of belonging Coleman (1990); Podolny& Baron (1997). In a tight-knit Network, students are
likely to convey reliable and consistent information and social cues with one another that enable their
understanding of peers’ interests, expertise, and development of commonality. Such a network that nurtures close
peer interactions allows individuals to learn more about their peers and gain social acceptance from them. During
Online Social Networking, e.g. on Facebook, individuals tend to cultivate strong relationships with a relatively
small group of people, even though their friendship scope has been significantly expanded. Following the
rationale of a close social network view, online social networking is expected to promote university socialization.
Peer interaction is a crucial source of learning. Cognitively, peers can assist in drawing insight into
personal style and self-concept development. As Walsh, Bartunek, and Lacey (1998) purported, “forming mutual
and meaningful connections with others, individuals gain a greater sense of energy, purpose, vision and ultimate
self-understanding”. Affectively, peers can provide emotional and psychological support that facilitates
individual learning and academic satisfaction. Sanchez, Bauer, and Paronto (2006) 4-year longitudinal study
carried out in the University of Northern Hemisphere, London demonstrates that students with peer mentoring
and support are more satisfied with their university life. Individuals who are socially accepted by peers may
achieve higher performance proficiency because the relationships they form with peers are social capital that
potentially facilitates their skill development and performance enhancement Bauer & Green 1994; Bauer (2007).
Further, Ginsburg-Block, Rohr beck, and Fantuzzo’s (2006) meta-analysis of the related literature illuminates
peers’ influence on the social dimension of individual learning, such as on self-concept, affection and behavioral
learning.
Acculturation refers to individuals gaining an understanding of the environmental norms and cultures
Morrison (1993); Schein (1968). The interaction between students and situated environments constitutes the
other facet of socialization. In the educational context, acculturation specifically refers to college students’
understanding of the university culture, norms, policies and educational goals. To complete the process of such
acculturation, students need to seek normative information about the university Morrison (1993). Such
information seeking is usually through various channels. Social network research suggests that a network with
diverse members greatly facilitates access to useful information, as such diversity enables individuals to tap
multiple pockets of information and knowledge Burt(2001); Coleman (1990), thereby providing more
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comprehensive views for individuals to understand multi-faceted environments. As Morrison (1993) observes, a
large range of network with broader information is beneficial for individuals’ learning about an environment’s
attributes (e.g., norms, policies and culture). Allen, Robbins, Casillas, and Oh (2008) also demonstrate that
students’ social connectedness significantly affects their college commitment and retention. As aforementioned,
online Social Networking enables students to expand their network range, thus potentially providing more
diverse information access channels due to their large number of connected friends.
A supportive environment is also a key to students attaining desirable learning outcomes. Bandura’s
social learning theory (1977) states that the environment is only a potentiality until mobilized by appropriate
interactions while cannot inevitably impinge upon individuals. It is individuals’ interaction with the environment
that causes their behavioral consequences. Thus, acculturation shaped by individual students’ understanding and
assimilation of the environmental attributes, such as culture, norms, values and goals of the university, can exert
influences on the students’ cognition, affection, and skill development. From the cognitive learning perspective,
the learning of general educational goals and values of universities helps students to clarify or reinforce the goals
of self-regulated learning embedded in online social networking. Given the goodness of the goal claimed by the
universities, the students’ buy-in of the university culture, values and goals facilitates their self-concept
development and enhances their self-esteem, when studying in the university. From the affective learning aspect,
acculturation that represents a certain degree of congruence between the value advocated by the university and
the internal value believed by students themselves, nurtures and maintains individual students’ integrity and
commitment to the university. Such integrity and commitment largely leads students to greater satisfaction with
university life, and promotes retention Thomas (2000); Tinto (1993). Instrumentally, individual students’
knowledge of situated universities with value congruence will motivate them to make more effort to achieve
better performance.
Having positive interpersonal relationships is an important predictor of wellbeing (Hartup& Stevens,
1999) and can buffer individuals from many of the key stressors that characterise the transition from childhood
to adulthood (Bukowski, 2001; Hartup, 2000). Internet use, generally, has been found to strengthen young
people’s existing interpersonal relationships (Valentine & Holloway, 2002; ACMA 2009:8; Besley 2008; Gross,
2004; Subrahmanyam, Kraut, Greenfield, &Gross, 2000; Valkenburg & Peter, 2006). Email, instant messaging
and social networking can address new barriers young people may face to forming and maintaining positive
social relationships. These barriers can include lack of safe, accessible and welcoming public places to gather,
limited transport to get there, and time free of structured activities such as school and sport. SNS challenge these
barriers because they are accessible 24/7, from different physical locations and via different technologies (e.g.
computer, mobile device) (Boyd 2007; Sefton-Green & Buckingham 1996). Furthermore, Social Networking
Sites play a critical role in overcoming the impact that high levels of mobility and complexity can have on
long-term relationships. For example, studies have found that SNS helps young people who have recently
transitioned from high-school to university to develop new relationships while maintaining their high-school
friendships. In particular, those students with lower levels of satisfaction with university life and lower levels of
self –esteem benefited the most from active use of Facebook (Ellison, Steinfield & Lampe 2007). Indeed, some
forms of online social networking, such as instant messaging, usually involve much smaller groupsof
participants (often one-to-one communication) and are primarily used to maintain existing friendship networks
(Grinter & Palen, 2004).
Social Networking Sites also play an important role in students’ development and exploration of
intimate relationships (boyd 2007; Berk 2007; Cobb 1995). Once contact between young people in an intimate
relationship outside of school hours usually occurred on the family phone which was shared and regulated by
parents. Now Social Networking Sites, along with the mobile phone, have provided a space in which this
communication can occur (Livingstone 2008; Sprecher 2009).
Most researches have focused on the role Social Networking Sites play in the maintaining and
strengthening of existing offline relationships (Donath& Boyd 2004). However, for some young people,
particularly those who are marginalised or otherwise socially isolated, online relationships provided a significant,
and sometimes the only, opportunity for such socialisation. This ability to connect with others with shared values,
views, needs or experiences, can assist students experiencing marginalisation to identify potential supportive
connections in their local community (Munt, Basset & O‘Riordan 2002). Another study demonstrated how
Facebook helped young people with lower levels of social skills develop friendships online that then translated
offline (Valkenburg, Peter & Schouten 2006).
The debate over whether Social networking Sites only foster existing relationships or whether they are
an important facilitator of new relationships is based on an assumed distinction between face-to-face and online
communication. There is increasing evidence that young people experience online and offline social worlds as
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“mutually constituted” (Holloway and Valentine, 2003) and flexibly combine a number of modes of
techno-social interaction (Richardson, Third and MacColl, 2007). Indeed, young people are increasingly
engaging simultaneously in online and offline social networking. For example, multi-player gaming has a long
tradition of combining online and offline interactions of players with internet cafes and LAN parties providing
such spaces (Beavis & Charles 2007). While there has been little research it appears that young people often
work collaboratively in the online space through Social Networking Sites, creating or commenting on YouTube
videos or other such activities, while physically co-located. Young people not only consider their online and
offline worlds as one but actually combine the two in a physical and temporal sense.
2. Materials and Methodology
2.1 Research Questions
Three research questions were generated to guide the course of this study.
Research Question 1: Can Students’ online Social Networking engagement be positively related to their
acculturation in the University?
Research Question 2: Is the Social Networking Sites positively related to students’ satisfaction with University
life?
Research Question 3: Will Students’ social acceptance by peers be positively related to their self-esteem
development?
Research Question 4: How can Social Networking sites enable students to have a sense of competency when
forming interpersonal relationship on Social Networking Sites?
Research Question 5: How can a student avoid risks on Social Networking Sites?
2.2 Subjects
The study targeted all students in AdekunleAjasin University, AkungbaAkoko, Ondo State Nigeria. However, a
sample of 250 students were randomly selected from the five Faculties of the school. Adekunle Ajasin University
is located in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria, the University was founded in 1999. The population was
approximately 8, 479 as of 2007. The majority of the students are members of the Yoruba ethnic group.
2.2 Instruments
The research instrument used for this study was a structured questionnaire. This questionnaire was developed on
the basis of reviewed literature and was used to obtain the respondents information for the study. The instrument
was employed because it is the most appropriate, less time consuming and easy to construct and get information.
The questionnaire comprises two sections: section A and section B. Section A contained personal data while
section B is based on the formulated questions. Respondents were required to express their degree of agreement
or disagreement on four (4) point scale which was the developed rating scale used indicating the extent to which
they perceive each statement on the effect of social networking sites on their learning and lifestyle. The
four-point scale was Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Strongly Disagree (SD) and Disagree (D).
2.3 Research Design and Sampling Technique
The research design for this study was descriptive of the survey type. Random sampling technique was used to
sample the university students that were involved in the study.
Procedure
Before the questionnaires were administered, the researcher sought permission from students that were randomly
selected. The questionnaires were personally administered by the researcher i.e. on the spot administration. The
researcher interacted with the respondents and to make clarification of items that seems ambiguous to them. The
researcher explained to the respondents the significance and purpose of the questionnaires. The respondents were
given enough time to respond to the items in the research instrument. The questionnaires were collected
immediately they fillings of the questionnaires.
2.5 Data Analysis
In analyzing the selected data, simple percentage and frequency counts were employed.
3. Results
Responses to the effect of Social Networking Sites on students’ Lifestyles, Acculturation and Self-Esteem
(Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Xanga, YouTube, 2go etc.) were analysed. The data collected from 250 students
were collated and analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. The results were presented in the table
below:
Research Question 1: Can students’ online Social Networking engagement be positively related to their
acculturation in school?
In answering research question 1, the researcher collated items 7, 8, and 9 from the questionnaire for
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analysis. The data collected were then analysed using simple percentages and the result is presented in the table
1.
The result in table1 shows that 188(75.2%) respondents agreed that Social Networking Sites allow
students to seek normative information about their university culture, norms, policies and educational goals
while 62(24.8%) respondents disagreed with the statement. 184 (73.6 %) respondent agreed that a large range
of Network with broader information is beneficial to students’ learning about their school environment’s
attributes while 66(26.4%) respondent disagreed with the statement.109 (43.6%) respondents agreed that
students’ knowledge about their school environments attributes nurtures and maintain their integrity to the
university while 141 (56.4%) respondents disagreed with the statement.
Research question 2: Can students’ usage of Social Networking Sites be positively related to their satisfaction
with university life?
In answering research question 2, the researcher collated items 20, 21, and 22 from the questionnaire for
analysis. The data collected were then analysed using simple percentages and the result is presented in table 2:
The result in table 2 shows that 99 (39.6%) respondents agreed that students’ integrity to Social Networking
Sites leads them to greater satisfaction with university while 151 (60.4%) respondents disagreed with the
statement. 106(42.4%) respondents agreed that students gain a greater sense of energy, purpose, vision and
ultimate self-understanding through forming mutual connections with peers thereby facilitating their satisfaction
with university life while 144 (57.6%) respondents disagreed with the statement. 42 (16.8%) respondents agreed
that Students use social networking sites as an educational tool that help them to reach desired university
outcomes while 208 (83.2%) respondents disagreed with the statement.
Research question 3: Will students’ social acceptance by peers be related to their self-esteem development?
In answering research question 3, the researcher collated items 27, 28, and 29 from the questionnaire for
analysis. The data collected were then analysed using simple percentages and the result is presented in table 3:
The result in table 3 shows that 123 (49.2%) respondents agreed that students’ increased social participation
with social networking sites facilitates their self-esteem development while 127 (50.8%) respondents disagreed
with the statement. 109 (43.6%) respondents agreed that the number of friends students have online determines
their self-esteem development while 141 (56.4%) respondents disagreed with the statement. 175 (70%)
respondent agreed that students use Social Networking Sites as a forum to express their opinions and views
which help to improve their self–esteem while 75 (30%) respondents disagreed with the statement
Research question 4: How can students avoid risks on Social Networking Sites?
In answering research question 4, the researcher collated items 38, 39, and 40 from the questionnaire for
analysis. The data collected were then analysed using simple percentages and the result is presented in table 4:
The result in table 4 shows that 89 (35.6%) agreed that ethnic background, and parental education appears to
have more of negative influence on Students’ learning than the amount of time used on social networking sites
while 161 (64.4%) disagreed with the statement. 196 (78.4%) respondents agreed that if a student is
experiencing negative interactions with peers on Social Networking Sites, the best way to stop avoiding the risk
is to stop communicating with them and consider blocking them from access to his or her profile while 54
(21.6%) respondents disagreed with the statement. 131 (52.4%) respondents strongly agreed that students that
communicate with peers who have similar interests, organize social events and share information that they are
comfortable with having on the internet are the ones who use their profiles in a positive way while 119 (47.6%)
respondents disagreed with the statement. 105 (42%) respondents agreed that students can avoid time wastage on
social networking sites by avoiding going online more than they plan i.e. restricting themselves to a certain
amount of time per day or week while 145 (58%) respondents disagreed with the statement.
Research question 5:- How does Social Networking Sites enable students to have a sense of competency when
forming interpersonal relationship on Social Networking Sites?
In answering research question 5, the researcher collated items 30, 31, 32 and 33 from the questionnaire for
analysis. The data collected were then analysed using simple percentages and the result is presented in the table 5
The result in table 5 shows that 121 (49.2%) respondents agreed that Students who are socially competent
develop new friends easily on Social Networking Sites while 127 (50.8%) disagreed with the statement.
disagreed with. 181(72.4%) respondents strongly agreed that students’ usage of Social Networking Sites make
them competent both academically and socially while 69 (27.6%) disagreed with the statement. 129 (51.6%)
respondents agreed that Social Networking Sites help some students who are shy and less sociable while 121
(48.4%) disagreed with the statement. 109 (43.6%) respondents agreed that Social Networking Sites help to
reduce loneliness in students while 141 (56.4%) respondents disagreed with the statement.
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4. Discussion
From the analysis of the findings, it was observed that Social Networking Sites allow students to seek
normative information about their university culture, norms, policies and educational goals. According to
Morrison 1993; Schein (1968) the interaction between individuals and situated environments constitutes the
other facet of socialization. A large range of network with broader information is extremely beneficial to students’
learning about an environments’ attribute. According to Burt(2001); Coleman (1990), a network with diverse
members greatly facilitates access to useful information, as such diversity enables individuals to tap multiple
pockets of information and knowledge Burt(2001); Coleman (1990). Also, student’s knowledge about their
environment’s attributes do not nurture and maintain their integrity and commitment to the university.
The students’ integrity and commitment to Social Networking Sites do not lead them to greater
satisfaction with university life. Students do not gain a greater sense of energy, purpose, vision and ultimate self
-understanding through forming mutual connections with peers in order to facilitate their satisfaction with
university life, Social Networking Sites cannot be used as an educational tool to help students reach desired
university outcomes.
The study also revealed that increased social participation of students in Social Networking Sites
facilitates students’ self-esteem development. The number of friends a student has online is not a critical factor
that determines his/her self-esteem development. As Walsh; Bartunek and Lacey (1998) purport, “forming
mutual and meaningful connections with others, individuals gain a greater sense of energy, purpose, vision and
ultimate self-understanding which facilitate students’ esteem development”. Students use Social Networking
Sites as a forum to express their opinions and views thereby facilitating their self-esteem indicated that students’
social interaction with peers online is a critical factor that determines their self–esteem development and also
there is a demonstrated positive relationship between students’ use of Social Networking Sites services and
self-esteem which was also supported by Valkenburg, Peter and Schouten (2006).
From the analysis of findings, it was also deduced that it is not all students who are competent socially
develop new friends easily on Social Networking Sites. Students’ usage of Social Networking Sites can make
them competent both academically and socially. Social Networking Sites help students who are shy and less
sociable by providing an easier way for them to form connection. Students’ usage of Social Networking Sites
helps to reduce loneliness in students. Hartup & Stevens (1999) stressed that having positive interpersonal
relationships is an important predictor of wellbeing and can buffer individuals from many of the key stressors
that characterize the transition from childhood to adulthoodperformance. (Bukowski, 2001; Hartup, 2000).
Valkenburg & Peter (2006) supported that Internet use, generally, has been found to strengthen students’ existing
interpersonal relationships students.
Valkenburg & Peter (2009) emphasized that students who go online more than they plan mismanage
their personal information thereby exposing them to cyber bullying. Students cannot avoid time wastage on
Social Networking Sites by avoiding going online more than they plan i.e. restricting themselves to a certain
amount of time per day or week. According to McGrath & Vanvugt (2009), students do not have the adequate
strength to control their social interactions on Social Networking Sites.
5. Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
It is definitely obvious that Social Networking Sites has both positive and negative effect on students’
lifestyle, acculturation and self-esteem. From the result of the findings, it was concluded that Social Networking
Sites allow students to seek normative information about their university culture, norms, policies and educational
goals. According to Morrison 1993; Schein (1968) the interaction between individuals and situated environments
constitutes the other facet of socialization. Students’ integrity and commitment to Social Networking Sites do not
lead them to greater satisfaction with university life. Students do not gain a greater sense of energy, purpose,
vision and ultimate self -understanding through forming mutual connections with peers in order to facilitate their
satisfaction with university life.Based on the result of the findings, it was recommended that students should use
the knowledge gained about their environment’s attributes to nurture and maintain their integrity and
commitment to the university in order to develop new skills to participate and stay safe in the new digital
environment. Students should view the Social Networking Sites as an educational tool that help them to
reach desired university outcomes so that their online integrity and commitment with peers can lead them to
greater satisfaction with university life. Although, peer's interaction on Social Networking Sites is a crucial
source of learning but students should form mutual connection with peers that will develop their self-esteem.
Students should be in control of their online interactions Students should remember that information they post
online can stay there permanently, so they should think carefully about what they are posting prior to other
people’s personal information, including posting pictures or making comments about them on their sites.
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Table 1: Table of response on students online Social Networking Engagement and acculturation in school.
Statement SA & A % SD & D % Total %
Social Networking Sites allow students allow
students to seek normative information about their
university culture, norms, policies and educational
goals.
188 75.2 62 24.8 250 100
A large range of Network with broader information
is beneficial to students’ learning about the school
environment’s attributes
184 73.6 66 26.4 250 100
Students' knowledge about their school
environment, attributes, nurtures and maintain their
integrity to their university
109 43.6 141 56.4 250 100
Table 2: Table of response on students’ usage of Social Networking Sites and their satisfaction with university
life.
Statement SA % SD % Total %
Students’ integrity to Social Networking Sites
leads them to greater satisfaction with
university
99 39.6 151 60.4 250 100
Students gain a greater sense of energy,
purpose, vision and ultimate self-
understanding through forming mutual
connections with peers thereby facilitating
their satisfaction with university life.
106 42.4 144 57.6 250 100
Students use social networking sites as an
educational tool that helps them to reach
desired university outcomes.
42 16.8 208 83.2 250 100
Table 3: Table of response on students’ social acceptance by peers and their self-esteem development.
Statement SA % SD % Total %
Students’ increased social
participation with social networking
sites facilitates their self-esteem
development.
123 49.2 127 50.8 250 100
The number of friends students have
online determines their self-esteem
development
109 43.6 141 56.4 250 100
Students use Social Networking Sites
as a forum to express their opinions
and views which help to improve their
self – esteem.
175 70 75 30 250 100
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Table 4: Table of response on the negative effect of Social Networking Sites on students.
Statement SA % SD % Total %
Ethnic background, and parental education appears to have
more of negative influence on Students’ learning than the
amount of time used on social networking sites
89 35.6 161 64.4 250 100
If a student is experiencing negative interactions with peers
on Social Networking Sites, the best way to stop avoiding
the risks is to stop communicating with them and consider
blocking them from access to his or her profile.
196 78.4 54 21.6 250 100
Students that communicate with peers who have similar
interests, organize social events and share information that
they are comfortable with having on the internet are the
ones who uses their profile in a positive way.
131 52.4 119 47.6 250 100
Students can avoid time wastage on social networking sites
by avoiding going online more than they plan i.e.
restricting themselves to a certain amount of time per day
or week.
105 42 145 58 250 100
Table 5:Table of response on Students’ sense of competency when forming interpersonal relationship on Social
Networking Sites.
Statement SA & A % SD & D % Total %
Students who are socially competent develop
new friends easily on Social Networking Sites.
123 49.2 127 50.8 250 100
Social Networking Sites make students
competent both academically and socially.
181 72.4 69 27.6 250 100
Social Networking Sites help some students who
are shy and less sociable.
129 51.6 121 48.4 250 100
Social Networking Sites help to reduce loneliness
in students.
109 43.6 141 56.4 250 100
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First Author
Dr. (Mrs) Laleye Ademiotan Moriyike was born in Ipetu-Ijesa, Osun State, Nigeria in 1968. She attended
Government Teachers Demonstration School from 1973-1979 and Methodist High School, Ilesa from
1979-1984.
Her teacher education training spanned through Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, from 1990 to 1995, where she
hadher first degree, Federal University of Technology, Minna for her Master degree in Educational Technology
in 2005,and University of Ilorin, Nigeria, where she obtained her Ph.D in Educational technology in 2011. She
joined theservice of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko in 2005 as Assistant Lecturer and presently, a
Lecturer II Officer. Dr. Laleye is a registered member of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) and
Teachers
Registration Council of Nigeria (TCRN).
Second Author
Dr. Onasanya S. Adenubi was born in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria in 1961. He attended St. Philips
Anglican Primary School, Ijebu Igbo from 1966 to 1972 and St. Vincent Catholic Commercial Secondary School,
Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Nigeria, from1974 to 1978. His teacher education training spanned through Methodist
Teachers College in 1979, College of Education, Abeokuta in 1984 and M.Ed Educational Technology,
University of Ilorin in 1988. Dr. Onasanya joined the service of the University of Ilorin in 1992 as a Graphic
Artist. He had his Ph.D. in Educational Technology in 2002 and his M.Ed. in Educational Technology in 1997, at
the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Dr. S . A. Onasanya rose through the ladder as an Assistant Lecturer in 1998 to
become Associate Professor of Educational Technology in 2012. He is a registered member of Nigeria
Association of Educational Media and Technology (NAEMT) and a member of Teachers Registration Council of
Nigeria (TRCN.
Third Author
Mr. Ogunfunmilakin Ifedayo was born in Ondo, Ondo State Nigeria, in 1972. He attended Saint Michael RCM
primary school from 1978-1983 and All-Saints secondary school Ondo State from 1984-1989. His teacher
education training spanned through ondo state university, Ado-Ekiti, from 1990-1995, where he had his first
degree in social studies. He furthers his master degree program at University of Ibadan where he obtained his
master degree in social studies, Education in 2005. And is on his Ph.D. program at University of Ilorin, Kwara
State, Nigeria since 2009-till date. He joined the service of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko in 2007
as Assistance Lecturer and presently, a Lecturer II Officer. Mr. Ogunfunmilakin is a registered member of Social
Studies Association of Nigeria (SOSAN) and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TCRN).