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Effects of Social Media on Academic Performance for College Students

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Effects of Social Media on Academic Performance of College Students

Problem Statement

The impact of social media on college students' academic performance was a new direction I decided to pursue after considering my professor's response from milestone one. As a result of a growth in the use of social media, many college students are able to generate and share information and network at a phenomenal rate. Thanks to recent technological developments, cell phones have essentially become mini computers. A favorable or bad effect on college students' academic performance can be attributed to their use of social media. Researchers hope to find out if students' conduct and academic performance are impacted by their use of social media (Bernard &Ndzandza, 2018).

Many students' daily routines are now dominated by their use of the internet. College students who have so much to see and do are hard to picture not checking their social media accounts for new information. The majority of college students use social media to keep up with current events and hot button problems throughout the world. However, the kids' performance may not be adversely affected by this conduct. Some students utilize social media to get information that they can use in their academic endeavors. Using social media, college students are influencing public conversation in a variety of ways, from education, the environment, fashion, entertainment, and technology to politics. On the contrary of this, social media has been criticised for creating a dependency in its users When it comes to social media, most students spend more than 30 minutes a day on it. This could have an impact on their success because the college requires students to achieve certain grades on each exam (Chaker et al., 2022).

Communication among students has been made easier thanks to social media, which has prompted more of them to make use of the networking tools available to them. Due to its favorable impact on student achievement, social media has been highlighted in the field of social science. Because of this, social media has fostered research in a variety of sectors. These requests for study have piqued the interest of the majority of pupils ( Alsaad, et al 2018). Modern technological advancements have facilitated the entire procedure. Time spent in school can be saved by attending class through the internet.

Several articles I am relying on for my research are cited in this article. Online debate is facilitated through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, according to an essay by Bernard.J (2018). Students' use of social media for communication has exploded. This means that the article is able to meet the requirements of most of the sources of information in this study. There are several more articles cited in the study to support the conclusion that the use of social media has an impact on academic performance, such as https://tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1108/09720073.2017.1317962 and https://newlearningtimes.com/cms/article/4805

Annotated Bibliography

Bernard, K. J., & Ndzandza, P. E. (2018). EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN GHANAIAN UNIVERSITIES: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4687&context=libphilprac

Abstract: Social media have been introduced in this study. There is a comparison of the positive and negative effects on college students of using social media. Even among young individuals, the internet's growth has led to an increase in social media use.

Summary: As a result of the wide availability of academic information on social media, college students have gained a great deal in their academics.

Limitations: The research did not offer believable mitigating techniques to reduce the harmful effects of social media on kids.

Effects of Social Media Usage on Academic Performance. (2017, November 8). Retrieved from https://newlearningtimes.com/cms/article/4805/effects-of-social-media-usage-on-academic

Abstract: Using social media for instructional and communication purposes has become a common practice among universities. This method has been embraced by universities in order to obtain academic resources and to enhance online collaborations between students and faculty members.

Limitations: Not all students' internet activity has been the same. It is impossible for the researcher to presume that all pupils gain from social media in exactly the same manner.

Summary: The research focused on the habits of online students in the areas of media sharing, video gaming, and web browsing. The findings of the study were utilized to support students' beliefs about how they interact with social media.

Social Media and its Impact on Academic Performance among University Students. (2017, May 24). Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09720073.2017.1317962

Abstract: Analysis of many theories on active learning on social media was included in this article's abstract. Students' use of social media has been deemed effective. Researchers drew on constructivism and the technology acceptance paradigm in their efforts to get to the heart of their issues.

Limitations: Quantitative methods may not be accurate enough to be used as a source of data in this investigation.

Summary: The findings of the study suggest that social media is necessary for all young people to use. Students' grades and test scores have been shown to benefit significantly from social media use in the classroom, according to research.

Talaue, G., Alsaad, A., Alhugail, A., & Alfahhad, S. (2018). THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED COLLEGE STUDENTS. Retrieved from http://aircconline.com/ijait/V8N5/8518ijait03.pdf

Abstract: The study examined the impact of social media on the academic performance of a group of students at a university. Facebook, You Tube, and Twitter were utilized in the study because they are common types of social media used by students at colleges and universities.

Summary: According to the study, students' academic performance is affected by a variety of factors, including their use of social media. Social networks should be restricted within university and college grounds, according to the report.

Limitations: This is a difficult task because college students need computers to conduct their study.

Literature review

Introduction

It is through the creation of virtual ties that social media facilitates the exchange of ideas, opinions, and information. Aside from that, the platform allows for a quick reaction time for electronic communication users. Social networking is a valuable resource for students. Furthermore, students' college performance has both negatively and positively impacted by social media. Social media's impact on student achievement is the subject of a qualitative study I conducted for my thesis.

Positive impacts of social media on education performances

According to John & Emefa ( 2018), the 1990s saw the birth of social media, which resulted in major changes in the world. Platforms for communication have advanced significantly. Beyond the effects on the economy, the educational system has also been affected. They might have a variety of beneficial or harmful effects. New concepts and content have been developed and are being used by students all around the world as a result of this. In addition, the author points out that more than 90% of students at the higher institution were using social media to conduct research on a variety of subjects. John & Emefa ( 2018) research shows that social media has four main advantages for students at the tertiary institution. ' Positive relationships are fostered, motivation to study is improved, individualized course needs and materials are presented, and collaboration skills are developed. Since the advent of social media in the 21st century, learning has been facilitated. The ability to more easily connect to fresh ideas via social media has also contributed to the expansion of our collective knowledge (Cao & Tian, 2022).

e-learning platforms have also emerged as a result of social media, allowing students to learn from the comfort of their own homes. Students benefit from the site as well because it allows them to engage with other students on class projects and assignments. As a result, students can help each other with their own studies. As a result of these outcomes, social media has helped kids learn and perform better by providing educational resources. It is impossible to overestimate the impact of social media on academic attainment. According to Heffner (2016)'s study, students who are feeling down about their grades can turn to social media for support. As a result of the internet, students are able to contact with each other and resolve a variety of educational issues. There should also be instructional platforms that teach people how to get the most out of social media (Gilbert, et. al. 2018).

Negative impacts of social media on education performance

According to John & Emefa ( 2018) on the negative effects of social media on education, the introduction of these tools has had substantial consequences. The information on social media has been affected by privacy cases. No obvious negative effects of social media on schooling are presented in this article

Conclusion

To summarize, the use of social media in the classroom has a big impact. Although there are some downsides, the good benefit surpasses them. As a result of the ease with which students may now communicate via social media, new sources of knowledge are becoming available. The only way to perform research and other tasks at a tertiary institution is via social media. To maximize the benefits of social media, educational channels should be built that teach students how to use it effectively (Borah et al., 2022).

References

Borah, P. S., Iqbal, S., & Akhtar, S. (2022). Linking social media usage and SME's sustainable performance: The role of digital leadership and innovation capabilities. Technology in Society, 68, 101900.

Cao, G., & Tian, Q. (2022). Social media use and its effect on university student’s learning and academic performance in the UAE. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 54(1), 18-33.

Chaker, N. N., Nowlin, E. L., Pivonka, M. T., Itani, O. S., & Agnihotri, R. (2022). Inside sales social media use and its strategic implications for salesperson-customer digital engagement and performance. Industrial Marketing Management, 100, 127-144.

Gilbert, M, T., Alsaad, A., alrushaidan, N., alhugai, A., Alfa had, S. (2018). THE IMPACT OF social media on academic performance of selected college students http://aircconline.com/ijait/V8N5/8518ijait03.pdf

Heffner, Tara. (2016). "The effects of social media use in undergraduate students" Theses and Dissertations. 1440. Http://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1440.

John, B, K., & Emefa, D, P. ( 2018). Effect of social media on the academic performance of students in Ghanaian universities: a case study of the University of Ghana, legion.