This document presents a literature review and proposed research study on the influence of social media use on student grade point averages. The literature review summarizes previous studies that found negative correlations between increased social media use and lower GPAs. The proposed study aims to further examine this relationship through surveys of Kennesaw State University students measuring social media use frequency, time management skills, and GPAs. It hypothesizes that greater time management leads to higher GPAs than frequent social media use. The study methods, variables, and ethics are also outlined.
Questionnaire Social media as educational toolAnis Safiah
This document appears to be a student questionnaire about using social media as an educational tool. It asks students questions about whether social media should be used by teachers, if students currently or would be interested in communicating with teachers over social media, which social media platforms students currently use, how students would rate different educational uses of social media, how much time students spend on social media daily, reasons for using social media, and students' opinions on whether social media integration would improve educational outcomes and the potential risks of social media use in education.
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
The effects of social media on college studentsArina Fauzi
This document summarizes a research study on the effects of social media on college students. A survey was administered to 48 college students, collecting data on their social media usage habits and perceptions of how social media affects their studies. The results showed that Facebook was the most popular site, with students spending 6-8 hours per day on average checking social media. While social media allowed students to connect with others, 80% of respondents used social media while doing homework, which could increase distraction and negatively impact academic performance. The study concluded that most college students' social media usage affects their study efficiency and may lower grades.
Impact of Social Media of Student’s Academic Performanceinventionjournals
The focus of the study is to determine the effect of growing use of social media sites on the academic performance of the students of universities and colleges. On the basis of random sampling a sample of 300 students was selected. Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection.97% questionnaire received back from respondents on which descriptive statistics apply for data analysis. Results indicate that the effect of social media can be positive as in this study closely determined the real effect of social media sites. In recent time itencourage the carrier and future of students’ .The social media sites like Facebook, twitter, Google+ .And Skype capturethe attention of students for study and affecting positively their academic Grade points.
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.
- The document discusses social media and its impact on students' education. It defines social media and outlines some of its key characteristics like immediacy and interaction. Popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube are mentioned.
- The objectives of the study are to understand how social media influences students, the time they spend online, and its impacts on their education. The significance of studying this relationship is discussed.
- The methodology section outlines that primary data will be collected through surveys while secondary data comes from sources like journals and websites. Surveys will be conducted with 30 students in Mumbai to analyze impacts.
- Some preliminary findings found most students use Facebook and spend 4-6 hours daily on social media. Many
Research proposal on impect of social media of university students.docxMDNAYANMia2
This research proposal aims to study the impact of social media use on university students. The objectives are to identify the most used social media, students' purposes and time spent on social media, and the relationship between social media use and academic performance. The study will use questionnaires and surveys to collect data on students' social media usage habits and their perceptions of social media's influence. Ethical considerations like informed consent and voluntary participation will be prioritized during the research.
Questionnaire Social media as educational toolAnis Safiah
This document appears to be a student questionnaire about using social media as an educational tool. It asks students questions about whether social media should be used by teachers, if students currently or would be interested in communicating with teachers over social media, which social media platforms students currently use, how students would rate different educational uses of social media, how much time students spend on social media daily, reasons for using social media, and students' opinions on whether social media integration would improve educational outcomes and the potential risks of social media use in education.
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
The effects of social media on college studentsArina Fauzi
This document summarizes a research study on the effects of social media on college students. A survey was administered to 48 college students, collecting data on their social media usage habits and perceptions of how social media affects their studies. The results showed that Facebook was the most popular site, with students spending 6-8 hours per day on average checking social media. While social media allowed students to connect with others, 80% of respondents used social media while doing homework, which could increase distraction and negatively impact academic performance. The study concluded that most college students' social media usage affects their study efficiency and may lower grades.
Impact of Social Media of Student’s Academic Performanceinventionjournals
The focus of the study is to determine the effect of growing use of social media sites on the academic performance of the students of universities and colleges. On the basis of random sampling a sample of 300 students was selected. Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection.97% questionnaire received back from respondents on which descriptive statistics apply for data analysis. Results indicate that the effect of social media can be positive as in this study closely determined the real effect of social media sites. In recent time itencourage the carrier and future of students’ .The social media sites like Facebook, twitter, Google+ .And Skype capturethe attention of students for study and affecting positively their academic Grade points.
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.
- The document discusses social media and its impact on students' education. It defines social media and outlines some of its key characteristics like immediacy and interaction. Popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube are mentioned.
- The objectives of the study are to understand how social media influences students, the time they spend online, and its impacts on their education. The significance of studying this relationship is discussed.
- The methodology section outlines that primary data will be collected through surveys while secondary data comes from sources like journals and websites. Surveys will be conducted with 30 students in Mumbai to analyze impacts.
- Some preliminary findings found most students use Facebook and spend 4-6 hours daily on social media. Many
Research proposal on impect of social media of university students.docxMDNAYANMia2
This research proposal aims to study the impact of social media use on university students. The objectives are to identify the most used social media, students' purposes and time spent on social media, and the relationship between social media use and academic performance. The study will use questionnaires and surveys to collect data on students' social media usage habits and their perceptions of social media's influence. Ethical considerations like informed consent and voluntary participation will be prioritized during the research.
The document is a survey about unemployment that contains 25 questions asking about a respondent's employment status and preferences. It ensures confidentiality of the data collected. The survey questions cover topics such as whether the respondent prefers to work or is unemployed by choice, their employment history, perceived discrimination, skills, willingness to relocate or accept different wage levels for work. It also asks about the respondent's demographics and job search activities.
This study explored the effect of social media on college student study habits. A survey of 10 college students found mixed results, with 50% agreeing they check social media while studying but only 40% finding social media useful for studying. Interviews of 2 additional students found social media is seen as a distraction from studying and they prefer studying in person. The conclusion is that for the students surveyed, social media does not significantly impact their study habits. However, the small sample size limits conclusions and more research is needed.
Impact Of Social Media On Academic Performance Of Students RRLNicole Suzuki
The document discusses using social media as a teaching tool for students. Studies have shown mixed results - some find social media benefits students' academic performance by allowing them to form study groups and share course materials, while others found it has a negative relationship by distracting from studying. The impact of social media on students is two-sided, and it can positively impact academics if used judiciously, such as in moderation and balanced with other activities like exercise.
Cell Phones Usage for Academic Activities amongst Undergraduate Students of t...AJSSMTJournal
This study investigated the use of cell phones for academic activities amongst the undergraduate
students of the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTM). Survey questionnaire was used for collecting
data from 379 respondents drawn based on stratified random sampling. The response rate was 99%. Findings
show that the majority 246(65.6%) of the respondents were very strongly agreed that they have awareness on
the usage of cell phones for making calls, while 224(59.7%) of them were very strongly agreed that they have
used cell phones to access the Internet. Whereas, 122(32.5%) of the respondents were very strongly agreed
that spending more time on cell phone reduces academic performance. Also 209(55.7%) of the respondents
were very strongly agreed that most students of FUTM faced the challenges of slow Internet connection,
252(67.2%) respondents were very strongly agreed that the wireless Internet infrastructure in the university
should be upgraded to ensure quality and faster download, and should be available to students for use all
times
sample research proposal on 'mobile phone usage and health of youth'.gagandhawan07
This document outlines a proposed study on the impact of increased mobile phone usage on the health of youth ages 15-25 in Jaipur, India. The study will use a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design. It will survey 500 youth, collecting data on demographics, mobile phone use habits, and health issues. The study aims to determine the health impacts of increased mobile use, identify factors contributing to rise in use among youth, and measure awareness of health effects. Data will be analyzed using frequency distributions and SPSS to measure relationships between mobile use and health problems.
the effect of social media in our daily lifeSudipta Saha
1) The document is a research paper submitted by Sudipta Saha to fulfill the requirements of the Research Methodology course at American International University-Bangladesh. It examines the effect of social media in daily life.
2) A survey was conducted of 40 AIUB students using non-random sampling. Most respondents were male undergraduate students between 21-24 years who have completed 60-90 credits. Nearly all were members of social media sites, mostly Facebook.
3) The findings show that while social media can have positive effects like increasing knowledge, most respondents felt frequent social media use negatively impacts studies. However, many thought social media can be productively used and increase skills if properly managed.
This document provides guidance on writing different types of quantitative research questions, including descriptive, comparative, and relationship/correlation questions. It defines key terms like independent and dependent variables. It also provides examples and step-by-step instructions for constructing each type of research question, focusing on choosing appropriate starting phrases, identifying relevant variables, and incorporating groups or populations of interest. The overall aim is to help students understand how to structure well-formed quantitative research questions for their own studies.
This document discusses the effects of social media on communication and social skills. It states that while social media allows constant interaction with more people, it can weaken relationships by replacing face-to-face communication. Younger generations in particular favor social media communication over in-person interactions. Both positive and negative impacts of social media are outlined, with positives including marketing benefits for businesses and sharing of ideas, while negatives include potential addiction, exposure of children to inappropriate content, and oversharing of private information. The conclusion is that social media has both advantages and disadvantages, and moderate usage balanced with real-world interaction is ideal.
Academic Research, part of MBA study in AAST. Consumer behavior subject.
The findings show that the selected sample of people are all social media users but the level of addicting the social media is differs from person to other. Furthermore, it shows that there is a significant positive relationship between social media addiction and different life dimensions destructions in the Egyptian society, in all manners such as the personal relations, work productivity, health and lifestyle. Accessibility and time spent on social media affects the degree of addiction and so the destruction as well.
Social media and its Impacts on societyUrwa Shanza
Group members submitted a report to Ma'am Madiha on social media. The document discusses the definition of social media and why people share information online. It also outlines key benefits of social media such as expanding businesses, enhancing connectivity, and raising awareness for important causes. However, the document also notes some negative impacts of excessive social media use such as increased depression, anxiety, cyberbullying, fear of missing out, and disrupted sleep patterns.
The extent of absenteeism among the senior high school student basis for the ...susanlabadan1
Attendance is an important factor in school success among children and youth. Studies show that better attendance is related to higher academic achievement for students as compared to those who are always absent in their classes. Absenteeism particularly in a chronic and habitual extent is considered as one of the hindrances to successful and effective schooling of the learners that indicates low academic performance and achievements. This Descriptive-Survey study determined primarily the functions to describe the selected students-absentees from grade eleven to grade twelve of Baungon National High School-Danatag Annex. The study was focused on the senior high school participants who were frequently absent from their classes including their perceptions, conditions, experiences and level of competencies and other attributes. Data was treated using descriptive and statistical (frequency count, percentage and weighted mean).Results revealed that majority of the student-absentees were males. Youth labor, financial problems and poverty-related problems of the family were the two leading factors or causes that led to students’ chronic absenteeism. Also, the numbers of absentees were reduced after the implementation of the HRP approach. Thus, the HRP approach was effective in addressing problems on students’ absenteeism. We look at the role of parents, educators, schools, government and institutions policy, develop and implement projects, programs, innovations involving various developmental aspects that appeal to learners’ interest and motivation, and organize a specialized working committee composed of faculty members and parents tasked to assess the level of school and to monitor the cases of absenteeism.
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.
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.
The document discusses a study on the impact of social media usage on students' self-satisfaction at higher education levels. It outlines the introduction, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, methodology and references for the study. The objectives are to analyze the positive and negative impacts of social media on self-satisfaction, identify factors creating negative impacts, and provide suggestions to minimize these effects. A survey method using questionnaires and interviews will be used to collect data from students and teachers, which will then be analyzed using SPSS.
Questionnaire on the use of technology in the classroomangiegum
The document is a questionnaire about technology use for a classroom. It contains 3 sections:
A) Attitudes toward technology measured on a Likert scale. B) Experience using the internet for various purposes like communication, information, entertainment. C) Familiarity with and interest in incorporating future technology trends like e-learning, mobile learning, virtual learning environments, blogs, etc. into studies.
Social media refers to online platforms that allow users to connect, share content, and interact. Popular social media sites include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In Pakistan, over 44 million people use social media, with Facebook having 30 million users. Worldwide, over 3.7 billion people use the internet, with 2.3 billion active on social media. While social media allows for connection and information sharing, it can also have negative effects on youth like increased risk of psychological disorders, addiction, and negative impact on physical health from excessive screen time. However, social media also has benefits such as easier communication, information dissemination, and professional networking opportunities.
This paper examines the impact of internet use on student performance. In this cross-sectional study, one hundred twenty survey responses were collected from plus two-level students from BirendranagarSurkhet. The respondents were selected from class 11 and 12 students randomly. Frequency of internet use, location of internet use, cooperation from teachers for internet learning and peer group influence on internet use for academic purpose has been analyzed with their academic performance.one sample t test was used to analyze the data. The finding concludes all these variables have positive impact if the student use internet for learning process. Similarly, the analysis shows that the student who used internet at home for learning purpose has found highest academic achievement.
Research Thesis (The Impact of Facebook Usage to the Academic Performance of ...Anjenette Columnas
This is our research paper in a thesis-like form entitled "The Impact of Facebook Usage to the Academic Performance of the 4th Year Education Students in Andres Bonifacio College". Together with the unity of the group, our research thesis was made possible.
I hope this will help as a guidance for students who will also make their own research thesis in the future!
Are Social Media Websites Harmful To The Youth?Evan Atkinson
This study was done to determine if social media websites negatively affect the youth of America. Many young people in the United States have accounts on social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace and studies have shown that these websites can have negative affects. With so many young people using these social media sites, studies on the negative affects should surely be done. After conducting a survey, and analyzing many secondary academic resources I determined that in fact the youth could be negatively affected by these social media websites. They are negatively affected in many different ways such as them being addictive, and distracting in an academic environment, but also can affect the youth negatively in several other ways. After coming to these conclusions, I am certain that more studies need to be done on this issue, so we can reverse some of the negative aspects of social media websites, and find a way to be able to use them in the best possible way.
Can social media become the final frontier in customer experience management? This research paper was published in Nirma International Conference on Management, 5th Jan 2012. ISBN 93-81361-68-1
1) The document discusses a study that investigated ESL students' attitudes towards incorporating blended learning and technology into their grammar classes.
2) A literature review found that previous research showed integrating technology can improve performance, motivation, and learning. However, more research is needed on using technology specifically for grammar instruction.
3) The author conducted a study that compared students who received direct teacher instruction to those who used computer-based grammar instruction, and found no significant difference in performance but higher student satisfaction with the blended approach.
The document is a survey about unemployment that contains 25 questions asking about a respondent's employment status and preferences. It ensures confidentiality of the data collected. The survey questions cover topics such as whether the respondent prefers to work or is unemployed by choice, their employment history, perceived discrimination, skills, willingness to relocate or accept different wage levels for work. It also asks about the respondent's demographics and job search activities.
This study explored the effect of social media on college student study habits. A survey of 10 college students found mixed results, with 50% agreeing they check social media while studying but only 40% finding social media useful for studying. Interviews of 2 additional students found social media is seen as a distraction from studying and they prefer studying in person. The conclusion is that for the students surveyed, social media does not significantly impact their study habits. However, the small sample size limits conclusions and more research is needed.
Impact Of Social Media On Academic Performance Of Students RRLNicole Suzuki
The document discusses using social media as a teaching tool for students. Studies have shown mixed results - some find social media benefits students' academic performance by allowing them to form study groups and share course materials, while others found it has a negative relationship by distracting from studying. The impact of social media on students is two-sided, and it can positively impact academics if used judiciously, such as in moderation and balanced with other activities like exercise.
Cell Phones Usage for Academic Activities amongst Undergraduate Students of t...AJSSMTJournal
This study investigated the use of cell phones for academic activities amongst the undergraduate
students of the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTM). Survey questionnaire was used for collecting
data from 379 respondents drawn based on stratified random sampling. The response rate was 99%. Findings
show that the majority 246(65.6%) of the respondents were very strongly agreed that they have awareness on
the usage of cell phones for making calls, while 224(59.7%) of them were very strongly agreed that they have
used cell phones to access the Internet. Whereas, 122(32.5%) of the respondents were very strongly agreed
that spending more time on cell phone reduces academic performance. Also 209(55.7%) of the respondents
were very strongly agreed that most students of FUTM faced the challenges of slow Internet connection,
252(67.2%) respondents were very strongly agreed that the wireless Internet infrastructure in the university
should be upgraded to ensure quality and faster download, and should be available to students for use all
times
sample research proposal on 'mobile phone usage and health of youth'.gagandhawan07
This document outlines a proposed study on the impact of increased mobile phone usage on the health of youth ages 15-25 in Jaipur, India. The study will use a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design. It will survey 500 youth, collecting data on demographics, mobile phone use habits, and health issues. The study aims to determine the health impacts of increased mobile use, identify factors contributing to rise in use among youth, and measure awareness of health effects. Data will be analyzed using frequency distributions and SPSS to measure relationships between mobile use and health problems.
the effect of social media in our daily lifeSudipta Saha
1) The document is a research paper submitted by Sudipta Saha to fulfill the requirements of the Research Methodology course at American International University-Bangladesh. It examines the effect of social media in daily life.
2) A survey was conducted of 40 AIUB students using non-random sampling. Most respondents were male undergraduate students between 21-24 years who have completed 60-90 credits. Nearly all were members of social media sites, mostly Facebook.
3) The findings show that while social media can have positive effects like increasing knowledge, most respondents felt frequent social media use negatively impacts studies. However, many thought social media can be productively used and increase skills if properly managed.
This document provides guidance on writing different types of quantitative research questions, including descriptive, comparative, and relationship/correlation questions. It defines key terms like independent and dependent variables. It also provides examples and step-by-step instructions for constructing each type of research question, focusing on choosing appropriate starting phrases, identifying relevant variables, and incorporating groups or populations of interest. The overall aim is to help students understand how to structure well-formed quantitative research questions for their own studies.
This document discusses the effects of social media on communication and social skills. It states that while social media allows constant interaction with more people, it can weaken relationships by replacing face-to-face communication. Younger generations in particular favor social media communication over in-person interactions. Both positive and negative impacts of social media are outlined, with positives including marketing benefits for businesses and sharing of ideas, while negatives include potential addiction, exposure of children to inappropriate content, and oversharing of private information. The conclusion is that social media has both advantages and disadvantages, and moderate usage balanced with real-world interaction is ideal.
Academic Research, part of MBA study in AAST. Consumer behavior subject.
The findings show that the selected sample of people are all social media users but the level of addicting the social media is differs from person to other. Furthermore, it shows that there is a significant positive relationship between social media addiction and different life dimensions destructions in the Egyptian society, in all manners such as the personal relations, work productivity, health and lifestyle. Accessibility and time spent on social media affects the degree of addiction and so the destruction as well.
Social media and its Impacts on societyUrwa Shanza
Group members submitted a report to Ma'am Madiha on social media. The document discusses the definition of social media and why people share information online. It also outlines key benefits of social media such as expanding businesses, enhancing connectivity, and raising awareness for important causes. However, the document also notes some negative impacts of excessive social media use such as increased depression, anxiety, cyberbullying, fear of missing out, and disrupted sleep patterns.
The extent of absenteeism among the senior high school student basis for the ...susanlabadan1
Attendance is an important factor in school success among children and youth. Studies show that better attendance is related to higher academic achievement for students as compared to those who are always absent in their classes. Absenteeism particularly in a chronic and habitual extent is considered as one of the hindrances to successful and effective schooling of the learners that indicates low academic performance and achievements. This Descriptive-Survey study determined primarily the functions to describe the selected students-absentees from grade eleven to grade twelve of Baungon National High School-Danatag Annex. The study was focused on the senior high school participants who were frequently absent from their classes including their perceptions, conditions, experiences and level of competencies and other attributes. Data was treated using descriptive and statistical (frequency count, percentage and weighted mean).Results revealed that majority of the student-absentees were males. Youth labor, financial problems and poverty-related problems of the family were the two leading factors or causes that led to students’ chronic absenteeism. Also, the numbers of absentees were reduced after the implementation of the HRP approach. Thus, the HRP approach was effective in addressing problems on students’ absenteeism. We look at the role of parents, educators, schools, government and institutions policy, develop and implement projects, programs, innovations involving various developmental aspects that appeal to learners’ interest and motivation, and organize a specialized working committee composed of faculty members and parents tasked to assess the level of school and to monitor the cases of absenteeism.
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.
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.
The document discusses a study on the impact of social media usage on students' self-satisfaction at higher education levels. It outlines the introduction, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, methodology and references for the study. The objectives are to analyze the positive and negative impacts of social media on self-satisfaction, identify factors creating negative impacts, and provide suggestions to minimize these effects. A survey method using questionnaires and interviews will be used to collect data from students and teachers, which will then be analyzed using SPSS.
Questionnaire on the use of technology in the classroomangiegum
The document is a questionnaire about technology use for a classroom. It contains 3 sections:
A) Attitudes toward technology measured on a Likert scale. B) Experience using the internet for various purposes like communication, information, entertainment. C) Familiarity with and interest in incorporating future technology trends like e-learning, mobile learning, virtual learning environments, blogs, etc. into studies.
Social media refers to online platforms that allow users to connect, share content, and interact. Popular social media sites include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In Pakistan, over 44 million people use social media, with Facebook having 30 million users. Worldwide, over 3.7 billion people use the internet, with 2.3 billion active on social media. While social media allows for connection and information sharing, it can also have negative effects on youth like increased risk of psychological disorders, addiction, and negative impact on physical health from excessive screen time. However, social media also has benefits such as easier communication, information dissemination, and professional networking opportunities.
This paper examines the impact of internet use on student performance. In this cross-sectional study, one hundred twenty survey responses were collected from plus two-level students from BirendranagarSurkhet. The respondents were selected from class 11 and 12 students randomly. Frequency of internet use, location of internet use, cooperation from teachers for internet learning and peer group influence on internet use for academic purpose has been analyzed with their academic performance.one sample t test was used to analyze the data. The finding concludes all these variables have positive impact if the student use internet for learning process. Similarly, the analysis shows that the student who used internet at home for learning purpose has found highest academic achievement.
Research Thesis (The Impact of Facebook Usage to the Academic Performance of ...Anjenette Columnas
This is our research paper in a thesis-like form entitled "The Impact of Facebook Usage to the Academic Performance of the 4th Year Education Students in Andres Bonifacio College". Together with the unity of the group, our research thesis was made possible.
I hope this will help as a guidance for students who will also make their own research thesis in the future!
Are Social Media Websites Harmful To The Youth?Evan Atkinson
This study was done to determine if social media websites negatively affect the youth of America. Many young people in the United States have accounts on social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace and studies have shown that these websites can have negative affects. With so many young people using these social media sites, studies on the negative affects should surely be done. After conducting a survey, and analyzing many secondary academic resources I determined that in fact the youth could be negatively affected by these social media websites. They are negatively affected in many different ways such as them being addictive, and distracting in an academic environment, but also can affect the youth negatively in several other ways. After coming to these conclusions, I am certain that more studies need to be done on this issue, so we can reverse some of the negative aspects of social media websites, and find a way to be able to use them in the best possible way.
Can social media become the final frontier in customer experience management? This research paper was published in Nirma International Conference on Management, 5th Jan 2012. ISBN 93-81361-68-1
1) The document discusses a study that investigated ESL students' attitudes towards incorporating blended learning and technology into their grammar classes.
2) A literature review found that previous research showed integrating technology can improve performance, motivation, and learning. However, more research is needed on using technology specifically for grammar instruction.
3) The author conducted a study that compared students who received direct teacher instruction to those who used computer-based grammar instruction, and found no significant difference in performance but higher student satisfaction with the blended approach.
The document discusses community media and its role in development contexts. It defines community media as using participation communication to give marginalized groups a platform to voice concerns and solutions. While communities were traditionally geographic, new forms have emerged online. Community media employs various channels like radio to achieve local participation and address needs. Technologies can enhance participation but must consider local access, values, and not replace traditional community structures.
This document outlines a research project on the challenges faced by single parents in a community. It includes a problem statement, justification for selecting the topic, and an outline of the research methodology which will involve distributing questionnaires to single parents. The questionnaires will collect data on demographics, causes of single parenthood, financial and family support, challenges raising children alone, and effects on children. The responses will then be analyzed and presented in graphs, tables and a final report with findings and recommendations.
This document contains a 14 question questionnaire about drug use among teenagers in a community. It asks about the respondent's demographics, family situation, drug use, availability and types of drugs used in the community, reasons for drug use, effects of drug abuse, and recommendations to address the problem. Respondents are asked to select answers or fill in blanks. The goal is to gather information on drug use and abuse among teenagers to understand its causes and impacts, and ways to potentially address the issue.
This documents is a Caribbean History School Based Assessment that covers the topic: Is it fair to say that the Chinese and Indian immigrants solved the labour problem after 1838?
FINAL RESEARCH - JEYA&LEZIEL [Autosaved].pptxjekkdelubio
The document summarizes a research study that examined the impact of social media platforms on the academic performance of senior high school students in the new online learning system. The study found that (1) students' use of social media platforms had a neutral impact on their academic performance, (2) most students had an outstanding academic performance rating, and (3) social media platforms did not have a significant effect on students' academic performance. However, social media could positively or negatively impact students depending on how they used and managed it. The researchers concluded more research is needed and recommended teaching students proper time management and using social media to improve reading skills.
The document discusses the effects of social media on the academic performance of selected grade 9 students. It finds that students use social media mostly to keep in touch with people and to socialize. While social media helps with schoolwork like homework and projects, students who spend more than 3 hours on social media daily had lower academic performance. Facebook was the most visited site and students mostly used it for chatting and seeking information. While social media can positively impact schoolwork, excessive unrelated use is linked to lower grades. Managing social media use and prioritizing academics is recommended.
This document discusses several studies that have examined the relationship between social media use and students' academic performance. Some key findings include:
1) Studies have found lower GPAs among heavy social media users, with Facebook users averaging a GPA of 3.0-3.5 compared to 3.5-4.0 for non-users.
2) Excessive time spent on social media is associated with less time spent studying, which can negatively impact grades.
3) However, some studies have found no correlation, suggesting social media may now be integrated into student life without harming academic performance.
4) The relationship between social media use and academic performance is complex with many possible influencing factors.
THE GRATIFICATION AND MISUSE PATTERNS OF FACEBOOK USE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE S...American Research Thoughts
This study explored the consequences of Facebook use in the lives of undergraduate
students and to what extent this social network site was subjective to their everyday requirements. In
this respect 100 college students from Govt. College Dharamshala were randomly chosen and after
reviewing several studies on Facebook use, a questionnaire containing 20 close-ended questions was
framed and circulated them in their free times. The collected data was tabled and analyzed with the
assistance of IBM SPSS 20. Finally, the study summarizes that the undergraduates access Facebook
for various purposes in their everyday life in which, academic search, online shopping, developing
(social) relations, sharing data, chatting, and killing loneliness are primary. The study also confirms
and supports the results of previous studies that the consumption of Facebook influences students’
academic, health and social life both negative and positive manners. It is alarmed that if the
dependency of students on Facebook is not taken seriously by parents, teachers and policymakers, it
would influence their social relationship, health status, moral attitude and academic performance to a
large manner in coming years.
1) The document summarizes a research article on the negative effects of social networking sites like Facebook on the academic performance, health, and privacy of students at Asia Pacific University in Malaysia.
2) A survey was distributed to 152 students to examine how frequently they used social media and any effects on schoolwork, health, and privacy.
3) The findings showed that increased social media usage was correlated with worse academic performance, potential internet addiction, and lack of awareness around privacy issues.
The study examined factors that predict social media usage among 384 undergraduate students. It assessed how extroversion, need for popularity, socializing, smartphone usage, Greek life affiliation, and other variables related to frequency of Facebook and Instagram use. The researchers hypothesized that higher levels of extroversion, need for popularity, socializing, and smartphone usage would predict greater social media frequency, based on previous research. Preliminary results found that smartphone usage and Greek life predicted Facebook use, while extroversion, need for popularity, socializing, and smartphone usage predicted Instagram use. The study aimed to expand understanding of how personality traits and behaviors relate to social networking behaviors.
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 PROBLEM
The Effects of Unrestricted Usage of Social Media to the Academic Performances
Of Selected G12 SHS-IT Students from PHINMA - Cagayan de Oro College
Background Information of the Study
The social media use and the study habits of millennialsAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: 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.
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
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 SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN FEDERAL UNIVERSIT...JoshuaAlexMbaya
Social media is a web-based service that gives individual the opportunity to create either a public or semi-public profile within a bounded system, furthermore it’s add a list of others with which they share a connection, view their list of connections and those made within the system. Therefore, this study is aim at examining the impact of use of social networking on students’ academic performance in Federal University Gashua. In other to measure social media platforms a questionnaire was developed based on past literatures. The independent variables includes: time appropriateness, time duration, Nature of Usage and type of social networking, while the dependent variable is student CGPA. The sample of 130 students from Department of computer science was selected using convenient sampling method. The data collected was analyzed using description means python programming. Thus considering the abnormal use of Social networking platforms by students, it is expedient that Federal University Gashua educate their students to positively use these platforms for educational purposes which will eventually result in a positive impact on their academic performance.
Exploring adolescent social media use and high schools: Tensions and compati...Vanessa Dennen
Poster presented at Social Media & Society 2018 (Copenhagen).
Authors: Rutledge, Dennen, Bagdy, Rowlett & Burnick
for more info on our project see: http://studentssocialmediaschools.com
A STUDY ON IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON YOUTHKathryn Patel
This document summarizes a research study on the impact of social media on youth. The study found that social media has both positive and negative effects. Positively, it allows learning, staying connected with friends, and provides entertainment and opportunities. However, it can also cause health issues, waste time, and lead to cyber theft. Most respondents spent 3-4 hours per day on social media and used platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. While it benefits well-being for some, others reported high negative impacts. The study recommends using social media wisely and balancing online and offline activities.
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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.
Influence of social networking sites on lifestyles, acculturation and self es...Alexander Decker
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.
Extent of social media usage by students for improved learning in Tertiary In...iosrjce
The document discusses a study that was conducted to ascertain students' perceptions of using social media for educational purposes. The study surveyed 200 students from three universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. The results found that social media is frequently used by students for educational activities like communication, sharing ideas, and interacting with others. Students generally have a favorable attitude towards using social media. There were also significant differences found in social media usage and attitudes between male and female students, as well as across the three universities. The study recommends incorporating social media into university curriculums to enhance education.
This study examines factors that influence social network use among high school students aged 14-17. A questionnaire was administered to 15 students to understand how often they use social networks, which sites they prefer, and how technology availability affects usage. Results showed 80% use social networks daily, with Facebook being most popular. 95% use social networks in the library for work or socializing. Students reported high levels of technology access in schools and familiarity with social networks. The study aims to understand how age, technology access, and network knowledge impact social media usage.
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Social Media & Academic Acheivement- Group Research Proposal
1. The Influence of Social Media Use on Grade Point Average
Ashlyn Ingram
Amanda Barthell
Jinnifer Jenkins
Jennifer Pearson
Maria Reeves
Sociology 2301
Fall 2014
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Introduction
Social networks have evolved immensely over the past decade. Communication through
technological methods has served to increase networking initiatives, but can be very time
consuming. In regards to social media and education, studies have suggested that there are
adverse effects between social media use and the impact on grade point averages. Students
attempt to multi-task while studying which results in lower academic performance. Sites such as:
Twitter, Facebook, Vine, Snapchat and Instagram are now being used as primary sites to attain
information and are readily accessible through mobile devices that are popular throughout
undergraduate students. With these devices being accessible within academic environments they
also serve as distractions towards student involvement.
Dr. Alexander Astin proposed the developmental theory for college students focusing on
the concept of involvement, which he renamed engagement. Engagement focuses on the
interaction with peers and faculty as well as the investment of academic experience within a
student’s collegiate career. Although there are positive implications of social media within other
industries, there is a striking impact within education that proves to hinder student’s growth
within the classroom.
The purpose of this qualitative research is to find the correlation between social media
and its effects on grade point averages on Kennesaw State University’s student population. Does
the use of personal social media sites have a negative effect on academic achievement? Also,
what intervening variables supplement the use of social media within education and are they
positive or negative? Time management among college students plays an integral part within
study habits and academic achievement reducing multi-tasking. This particular research serves to
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prove that a greater sense of time management rather than active participation and engagement in
social media leads to an increase in academic achievement.
Literature Review
In recent years, social media has become a big part of our everyday lives. A large
proportion of our population, especially young adults, is active on social media sites. According
to an article written by Amanda Lenhant, Kristen Purcell, Aaron Smith, and Kathryn Zickuhr,
young adults, individuals aged 18 to 31, are the most common users in the social media
community. Of the large number of participants, seventy-five percent of adult internet users
under age 25 have a profile on at least one social media network (Lenhard et al. 2010). Young
adults typically use social media as a way to stay connected with others and retrieve information.
However, social media has the ability to consume a significant amount of an individual’s time.
As many young adults are enrolled in some sort of higher education, pending this time on social
media can potentially take away from academic achievement.
Junco Reynol conducted a study regarding the relationship between a student’s use of
Facebook and their grade point average (GPA). In this study, data were collected by surveying
United States residents living in the northeastern part of the country. All participants were
students enrolled in a public university. A total of 1839 electronic surveys were completed.
Students were asked to approximate the amount of time a day they spent on Facebook and how
frequently they checked it by using a pull-down menu on their mobile devices. Participants were
asked to approximate the number of hours and minutes for these questions. Reynol received
permission from the participants to access their academic records and obtain their overall GPA.
Grade point averages were measured on a 4.0 scale.
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The results from the survey concluded that the use of social media has a negative relation
regarding overall GPA. Heavy Facebook users spend less time preparing for class which leads to
a lower GPA than a student who uses Facebook less frequently.
Wade Jacobson also conducted a study regarding academic outcome and social media use
among university students. The sample was made up of 1,026 first year university students with
the average age of the sample being 19. In this study, the average student GPA was 3.28 based
on a 4.0 scale. However, the academic achievement was measured by self-reported GPA. Sixty-
two percent of participants reported using a form of non-academic social media while in class,
studying, or doing homework. From this information, it is safe to say that social media is a huge
distraction regarding academics. Results from this study show that students spend (daily) about
52 minutes using Facebook, over half an hour e-mailing, about 10 minutes online chatting and
about 45 minutes text messaging.
In regards to this study, Jacobson states (2011), "Supportive of our hypothesis and
consistent with prior research, our findings indicate that electronic media use is negatively
associated with grades." However, a limitation regarding this study was the amount of
undeliverable e-mails containing the 3-day log, therefore, the response rate was relatively low.
As we can see, social networking continues to grow and is becoming more and more
popular among college students. There are many reasons, easier access to networks, for this
increase. One of these tools include smartphones. Smartphones are now able to access the
internet which allows students to participate in social networking very easily, even throughout
class time.
Matthew Stollak conducted another study that looked at the differences in social media
use between students with smartphones and students without them. He found that students with
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smart phones spent significantly more time engaging in social media than those who do not own
one. He also looked at the students’ academic achievement; there was no significant difference in
the use of social media pertaining to one's year in college. In terms of GPA, the only social
media site with a negative relationship between one's grades and social media use was Facebook.
However, because Facebook continues to be one of the most used social networks, this is not
surprising.
Though these studies mentioned above lead to similar conclusions, more research needs
to be done in the area, as we feel that there is not any research that includes specific details
regarding causes of social media use, how often participants are active, what networks are most
used, etc. Our proposed research will incorporate these questions.
Theory
In 1984, Alexander Astin proposed a developmental theory for college students that
focused on the concept of involvement, which he later renamed engagement. Astin defined
engagement as ‘the amount of physical and psychological energy that the student devotes to the
academic experience’ (Astin 1984).
Today, engagement is conceptualized as the time and effort students invest in educational
activities that are empirically linked to desired college outcomes. Engagement encompasses
various factors, including investment in the academic experience of college, interactions with
faculty, involvement in co-curricular activities, and interaction with peers.
Astin concluded that if a college student invests time into their academics, they will do
well. But by investing their time into other things, they will not do well (Astin 1984).
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Variables
Social media is the independent variable of the proposed research. It is an ordinal
variable, and can be defined in our study as a student’s perception of the usage of electronic
communication through online communities such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat,
and Vine. It is measured by how often the student is active on networks. The scale includes
never, almost never, 1-3 times a week, 4-6 times a week, 1-5 times a day, 6-9 times a day, and
more than 10 times a day.
Grade point average (GPA) is the dependent variable in the proposed research. This is an
ordinal variable, and refers to the actual Kennesaw State University grade point average of the
student. It ranges from a 4.0 to below a 2.0.
Classification is a control variable in the proposed research. This is a nominal variable,
and refers to the class ranking. Classification options include freshman, sophomore, junior,
senior, and graduate student.
How long the student has been using the internet is a control variable in the proposed
research. This is an ordinal variable, and ranges from never used it, less than six months, six to
eleven months, one to three years, four to six years, and seven or more years.
We are also including sex, age, and marital status as control variables.
Methods
We will be collecting the data from Kennesaw State University in March of 2015. By
conducting the research at this time, students will be comfortable in their classrooms, schedule,
and assignments. This will allow for accurate perceptions regarding social media use, time
management, and academic achievement.
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For the proposed research, we plan to be collect surveys through a random sample. To
ensure that the sample of students is random, we will request that the registrar’s office send out a
campus-wide email to every student with our survey attached. This will allow us to collect
responses from specific student groups that may or may not skew the data.
Our survey will consist of 22 questions. This questionnaire has been pretested on ten
subjects, and has been adjusted to provide clear, understandable questions.
Before beginning the survey students will be provided with a consent form that explains
that they are freely volunteering to participate in the proposed research, will remain anonymous,
and are free to stop the survey at any time if they wish. Students will be informed that by
proceeding with the completion and submission of the survey, they agree to all things listed on
the consent form.
Both, the survey and consent form are attached to this proposed research.
Although our sample will be well representative of Kennesaw State University’s student
population, our proposed research will not be representative of any other university. Another
ethical issue that we will face with the proposed research is that we are only selecting one time of
the year to complete the research, as social media use and academic achievement may vary
throughout the year. We intend on collecting more data with the same research techniques at
other times of the year in the future.
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Bibliography
Astin, Alexander W. 1984. "Student involvement: A developmental theory for higher education."
Journal of college student personnel 25(4): 297-308.
Lenhart, Amanda, Kristen Purcell, Aaron Smith, and Kathryn Zickuhr. 2010. “Social Media and
Mobile Internet Use among Teens and Young Adults.” Pew Internet and American Life
Project, February 3, 2010 (http://www.pewinternet.org/2010/02/03/social-media-and-
young-adults/).
Jacobson, Wade and Renata Forste. 2011. “The Wired Generation: Academic and Social
Outcomes.” CYBERPSYCHOLOGY, BEHAVIOR, AND SOCIAL NETWORKING 14(5):
225-280.
Reynol, Junco. 2012. “Too much face and not enough books: The relationship between multiple
indices.” Computers in Human Behavior 28(1): 187-198.
Stollak, Matthew, Amy Vandenberg, Andie Burklund, and Stephanie Weiss. 2011. “Getting
Social: The Impact of Social Networking Usage on Grades among College Students.”
ASBBS 18(1): 859-865.
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The Relationship between the Use of Social Media and Student Grades
I consent to participating in the research project titled The Relationship between the Use of
Social Media and Student Grades, conducted by Amanda Barthell, Jinnifer Jenkins, Jennifer
Pearson, Maria Reeves, and Ashlyn Ingram, students at Kennesaw State University. My
participation is completely voluntary, I may request to withdraw my consent at any time and all
information retrieved will be discarded, removed, and returned to me.
I also understand the following:
1) The purpose for this study is to better examine the relationship between the use of social
media and grades. Using a distribution of quantitative surveys, the purpose of this study
is to better understand the effect of using social media networks, while also enrolled in
university, has on a student’s grade point average.
2) Throughout the survey, the participant will be asked numerous questions which pertain to
demographics (sex, age, university classification, etc) along with personal perception
based questions regarding social media usage and study habits. All questions asked are
designed to be simple with no required preparations. The researched asks that you answer
honestly and to the best of your ability.
3) There is no known risks to the participation of this research study.
4) Participation is entirely confidential. All persons that participate in the research study will
remain unidentifiable, and all information collected will be destroyed after the study is
complete.
5) The purpose of this research has been explained and my participation is entirely
voluntary. I have the right to stop participating in the study at any time without penalty. I
understand that the research entails no known risks. I also understand that my responses
are not being recorded in any individually identifiable form. By anonymously completing
this survey, I am agreeing to participate in this research study.
Questions or problems regarding this project should be addressed to:
Dr. Eliza Markley
Professor of Sociology
Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Kennesaw State University
E-mail: emarkley@kennesaw.edu
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Survey
Please circle the selection that best represent your answers for questions 1-3.
1. To what degree is studying a priority for you?
Not a priority
Low priority
Medium priority
High priority
Essential
2. How often do you study on a daily basis?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Very Often
3. I have a strong sense of time-management.
Very untrue
Untrue
Neutral
True
Very true
Please check the boxes that best represent your answers for questions 4-7.
QUESTION Never Almost
Never
1-3
Times
a Week
4-6
Times
a
Week
1-5
Times a
Day
6-9
Times a
Day
More
than 10
times a
day
4. How often do you use campus
computers to check social media
networks?
5. How often do you check your
electronic device for social media
updates while on campus?
6. How often do you access at least one
social network?
7. How often do you access two or more
social networks?
Please check the boxes that best represent your answers for questions 8-13.
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QUESTION Very
Unlikely
Unlikely Neutral Likely Very
Likely
8. How likely are you to log off of your social
network accounts before a class begins?
9. How likely are you to check Facebook
during class?
10. How likely are you to check Twitter during
class?
11. How likely are you to check Instagram
during class?
12. How likely are you to check Snapchat
during class?
13. How likely are you to check Vine during
class?
Please circle the selection that best represent your answers for questions 14-22.
14. How many student organizations are you involved in at Kennesaw State University?
None
1
2
3
4 or More
15. If you are involved in a student organization on campus, do you also obtain information
from the organization’s social media networks?
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N/A
Yes
No
16. What is your GPA?
4.0-3.5
3.4-3.0
2.9-2.5
2.4-2.0
Below 2.0
17. What classification are you?
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
18. How long have you been using the internet?
Never used it
Less than 6 months
6 to 11 months
1 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
7 years or more
19. What is your age?
25 or younger
26-40
41-55
56 or older
20. What is your sex?
Male
Female
I do not wish to identify my sex
21. What is your marital status?
Married
Widowed
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Divorced
Single
22. Do you believe that your academic achievements are a reflection of your activity on social
media networks? Please explain your answer.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
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