...Disadvantages of using social networks on the academic performance among grade IV to gradeVI students of Jenefa scholastica, San vicente, Ilocos sur. Introduction As technology evolves, education must evolves. Social networking provides an new outlet for advanced education system. It provide collaboration and communication skills and problem solving skills. According to the Dictionary.com, Social Networking is the use of social networking media throughout the use of online media that people may use to communicate and interact with each other (Dictionary.com,2012). Social networks are Face book, Twitter, Ning, Flickr, Instagram. Academic performance is the outcome of education- the extent to which the student achieved his goal in this grade. Students are supposed to use the social network for their reference for their projects and school activities however students misuse the purpose of using the social network so their academic performance is affected. They misuse in the ways of instead of using as an reference they just spend their time for chatting with their friends, group chats, posting selfies downloading and watching the songs and movies. Statement Social networking is the connection of friends together which allows you to communicate easily. With social networking sites you can have a long chain of friends you can chat or share information or ideal with. According to Boyd & Ellison (2008). “SNS be defined as web-based...
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...IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA) By ANJUGU JESSICA NDAKU MC/2009/386 DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CARITAS UNIVERSITY AMORJI – NIKE ENUGU AUGUST, 2013 TITLE PAGE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON THE STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (A STUDY OF STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA) By ANJUGU JESSICA NDAKU MC/2009/386 A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES CARITAS UNIVERSITY, AMORJI – NIKE, ENUGU. IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCES (B.Sc.) DEGRESS IN MASS COMMUNICATION, AUGUST, 2013 Declaration I, Anjugu Ndaku .J. hereby declare that this research work was written by me and has not been submitted or received anywhere for the purpose of acquiring a degree in Mass Communication. -------------------------------------------------------ANJUGU NDAKU J --------------------------------------------DATE Certification Page I certify that this study was carried out by Anjugu Ndaku .J. It was approved by the Department of Mass Communication, Caritas University, Amorji – Nike, Enugu as meeting the requirement for the Award of Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. (Hons) Mass Communication. ------------------------------------------------------Dr. (Mrs.) Acholonu (Project Supervisor) --------------------------------------Date --------------------------------------------------------Dr. (Mrs.) Acholonu...
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...Impact of Social Networking Websites on Students Author: Shahzad Khan Abasyn Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 5 No. 2 http://aupc.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/V5I2-5.pdf According to Charlene Li et al (2007) student activity on social networking sites focuses on communicating with each other. The most popular activities done by students and users on social networking sites revolve around looking at profiles of one another, searching for someone here and there, or updating one’s own profile, eavesdropping (sensing others activities on social networking websites and analyzing their posts). Media and content related activities like looking for an event, watching online videos, or listening to music and news. The ratios of these common activities which are almost practiced by almost every social networking websites user are calculated. Greenhow & Robelia (2009), Madge et al (2009) & Selwyn (2009) point of view social networking websites best serve educational goal and objectives by connecting students through such informal methods as it allows student through the process of collaborative sense making. Some of social networking websites are specifically specified for educational environment including linkedin.com which is fully featured for education purpose and let user to updates his educational credential and make a professional connections. In addition to the above statement Ellision et al (2007) & Lampe et al (2008) also stated that social networking websites...
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...How Facebook affects one’s academic performance I. INTRODUCTION Facebook are currently being used regularly by millions of people. The use of these networking sites has been widespread that they have not only caught the attention of academic researchers worldwide but also us, in particular. Social networking sites are now being investigated by numerous social science researchers and an increasing number of academic commentators are becoming more and more interested in studying Facebook and other social networking services, because of their probable impact in our society. Most sites help strangers connect with others based on personal interests, political and economic views or simply recreational activities. Some accept distinct viewers, while others attract people based on similarities such as common languages or shared racial, sexual, and religious or nationality based identities. In short, social networking like Facebook only have common goal. It is to encourage new ways to communicate and share information. Many students have been blaming various social networking sites for their failing grades in school. These problems awaken me to look into social networking sites and why they affect fellow student’s academic performances. A. OBJECTIVES The students intend to: • Discuss the nature of social networking sites and low academic performance •Provide data supporting the claim that social networking sites affect one’s academic Performance adversely • Assess the contrasting...
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...ゾロナル オフ ソシルサエニセズ アンドヒオメニテズ Vol. 2 No. 3 August 2013 EFFECT OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG INTROVERTS AND EXTROVERTS Raj Kumari Kalra1, Preeti Manani2 Faculty of Education, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA. 2 preetimanani.1708@gmail.com ABSTRACT The present study investigated the effect of use of Social Networking sites on academic achievement among Introverts and Extroverts. The sample of the study was comprised of 150 students of class XI of C.B.S.E. English medium schools of Agra City. Selection of the sample was done by using ‘Simple Random Sampling Method’. The age range of the students was 16-18 years. The Introversion-Extroversion Inventory (2009) developed by Aziz & Gupta was used to identify the type of personality in terms of introversion and extroversion. Grades obtained in the previous class served as the indicator of academic achievement of the students. Results revealed that there was no significant difference between academic achievement of users and non users of Social Networking Sites (SNS). It was also found that even with personality differences among the students there was no significant difference found among extroverts and introvert students using and not using SNS with reference to their academic achievement. Keywords: SNS, Introversion, Extroversion and Academic Achievement INTRODUCTION Man is a social animal. He needs to interact and live in society. Personality of man...
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...and for correcting grammatical error in this paper. Ms. Carla Fiel, who taught the researchers in statistical analysis Of course the panellists; Ms. Maurich May Cainap and Sir Russel Valdez who criticized this study. Aside from that, the researchers would like to give the sincerest gratitude to the respondents for answering the questionnaires; the researchers’ subjects for their voluntary participation in their experimental procedure and for their willingness to take challenges to them and consequences. The researchers would like also to thank their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cuisia and Mr. and Mrs. Yacap, for giving financial contribution to their study. Abstract This research paper is entitled, "The effects of social networking sites to the academic excellence of the students in SAGIS". The researchers had decided to study this because SNS is getting more popular among teenagers and students and curious of the effects of SNS to them. Since the students are still high school students, the researchers decided to conduct this research to gain students, teachers, parents’ knowledge. It only covered the whole high school department of SAGIS, from 1st year to 4th year which totalled in 44 respondents. The researchers used the simple random sampling (SRS) to pick 30 students and purposive sampling since the students are Aloysians and they aren’t the same in Intelligence...
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...way people interact. The importance and Relevance of using this kind of social networking is growing stronger with its rapid development of technology. Facebook is known to be the largest and most used social networking site nowadays. However, there are also different factors that affects to the students either negative or positive. Its benefits to the students is that through facebook they may use the site to interact with people they already now or to meet new people, staying connected with friends, keeping up to date on news more quickly, for creative expression, to experience global exposure, lots of great resources and information can be get. On the other hand, there are also negative effects that could really contribute on using Facebook among students, those factors are; Students does not care about the surroundings, there will be less social interaction, privacy blow up, Reduce time for study, less family concern and bad for health. The extent of student’s in academics may be determined by its grades that a student earns for a period of learning. It is believed that a grade is a primary indicator of such learning. If a learner earns high grades it is concluded that they may also have learned a lot while low grades indicated lesser learning. However, there are factors also to be consider which affecting the study habits of the students, mostly those are due to lack of ability to concentrate, social lives (like texting, hanging out with friends), spending too much time...
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...THE SOCIAL EFFECTS OF FACEBOOK ON FEMALES OF ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA A CASE STUDY OF MAIN CAMPUS, MBALE BY ANGAIKA SYMPATHY 113-023051-09596 A RESEARCH REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A BACHELORS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATION OF ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN UGANDA JULY 2016 GLOSSARY Acquaintances - A person whom one knows but who is not a particularly close friend. Cognitive - Based on or capable of being reduced to empirical factual knowledge. Collaboration - To work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor. Consensual – Existing or made by mutual consent without an act of writing. Correlate – Either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other. Cramming - To prepare hastily for an examination. Cravings - An intense, urgent, or abnormal desire or longing. Demography - The statistical study of human populations especially with reference to size and density, distribution, and vital statistics. Exclusion - The act or an instance of excluding. Flourish - To be in a state of activity or production. G.P.A. - Grade Point Average Gregarious - Tending to associate with others of one's kind. Immersion - The act of immersing or the state of being immersed. Inconclusive - Leading to no conclusion or definite result. Innocuous...
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...Adverse Effects of Social Media on the Youth We live in a quickly evolving world, in which people are more connected than ever before. Social media has become one of the defining themes of our generation, reaching all parts of the globe and influencing many aspects of life. It has provided a platform for individuals, businesses, and news outlets alike. Whether the rise of social media has brought about more harm than good, particularly amongst the youth, has become a hot topic of debate and discussion. Young people are some of the most active social media users, and likely the most vulnerable. Research has indicated that poor academic performance, sexual exploitation, and increased anxiety are often results of overexposure to social media. A study by the Kaiser family foundation found that today’s teens are spending more than seven and a half hours a day consuming some form of media (Ahuja 2013). Although we may not be surprised by hearing about heavy media exposure, over seven hours would amount to nearly half of our waking time. Social media alone accounts for over 3 of those hours, according to the Ipsos Open Thinking Exchange (Marketing Charts 2013). These numbers, which are consistent with many similar studies, mean that the current younger generation is the most electronically connected ever. These new trends require that we understand the benefits, as well as the drawbacks which may occur. Up until about a decade ago, time currently spent on social media may have...
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...THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ON THE READING INTEREST OF FOURTH YEAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MABINI COLLEGES A Research Paper Presented to Jamila M. Macapundag Instructor, English 2 Mabini Collges Daet, Camarines Norte In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for English 2 Writing in Discipline By: Michelle O. Ojo Lizel I. Calderon James Paolo B. Belgica December 17, 2011 Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction Social Networking Sites (SNS) are of the most popular topics being talked by all the people. Examples of Social Networking Sites are Facebook, Twitter, Friendster, Yahoo Messenger, Plurk, Tumblr. Social Networking Sites help us to communicate with our friends, classmates, and relatives but they also allow us to communicate with other people who share common interests with us. Through these SNS, how it will affect the reading interest of fourth year high school students in Mabini Colleges. Social network theory differs from traditional sociological studies. In traditional theories, attributes of individual actors are assumed to matter the most. Social network theory takes a different approach, where individual attributes are less important than their relationships and ties with others within the network1. As the world becomes more complex reading interest is in increasingly important to individuals today than ever. It is vital to be informed, to succeed and to be fulfilled personally. When a child has no interest...
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...Influence and evolution of social networking on marketing communication about viability about sustainability of Social Networking as a marketing communication tool Things which can be included in topic are- 1. What is Social Networking? (in brief) 2. IMC 3. Role of social networking as marketing communication 4. Influence of Sn on Mc 5. Evolution of Sn on Mc 6. Sustainability of Sn as Mc 7. Future scope 8. Conclusion Social Networking A social network is a social structure made up of individuals (or organizations) called "nodes", which are tied (connected) by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, financial exchange, marketing communication etc. [pic] There are many SOCIAL NETWORKING SERVICES as online services platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting of social networks or social relations among people, who, for example, share interests and/or activities. A social network service consists of a representation of each user (often a profile), his/her social links, and a variety of additional services. Most social network services are web-based and provide means for users to interact over the Internet, such as e-mail and instant messaging. Online community services are sometimes considered as a social network service, though in a broader sense, social network service usually means an individual-centred...
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...Social Network Sites: Definition, History, and Scholarship danah m. boyd School of Information University of California-Berkeley Nicole B. Ellison Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media Michigan State University ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Bottom of Form Abstract Social network sites (SNSs) are increasingly attracting the attention of academic and industry researchers intrigued by their affordances and reach. This special theme section of theJournal of Computer-Mediated Communication brings together scholarship on these emergent phenomena. In this introductory article, we describe features of SNSs and propose a comprehensive definition. We then present one perspective on the history of such sites, discussing key changes and developments. After briefly summarizing existing scholarship concerning SNSs, we discuss the articles in this special section and conclude with considerations for future research. Introduction Since their introduction, social network sites (SNSs) such as MySpace, Facebook, Cyworld, and Bebo have attracted millions of users, many of whom have integrated these sites into their daily practices. As of this writing, there are hundreds of SNSs, with various technological affordances, supporting a wide range of interests and practices. While their key technological features are fairly consistent, the cultures that emerge around SNSs are varied. Most sites...
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...Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences Vol. 2, Issue 4, pp: (42-55), Month: July - August 2015, Available at: www.noveltyjournals.com Influence of Social Media on Study Habits of Undergraduate Students in Kenyan Universities Dr. Langat Andrew Chris Lecturers Moi University Department of Communication Studies-Kenya Abstract: This study examined the influence of social media on study habits of undergraduate students in one of the Kenya universities. Social media is a very important communication development in the current world however it has posed a threat in the cultural morals of many students. The negative influence is on the rise and this investigation is focused to the study habits of undergraduate students. The research design used was descriptive survey and also employed both qualitative and quantitative (Mixed method) approach for data collection involving questionnaire administration and oral interview. While 15 other students were interviewed differently on face to face sessions and their responses recorded. Ten lecturers from the same school were also interviewed and responses were recorded for further analysis. Uses and gratification theory was used to guide this study. This theory posits that users of any media are not passive audience but rather active and always make choices for particular media consumption based on their motivations. The results revealed that many students’ use social media especially Face book, Whatsap and...
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...THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FACEBOOK™ ACTIVITY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS by Eric V. Brubaker Liberty University A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Education Liberty University April, 2013 1 The Relationship Between Facebook™ Activity and Academic Performance Among African American Students by Eric V. Brubaker A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Education Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA April, 2013 APPROVED BY: Amanda Rockinson-Szapkiw, Ed.D., Committee Chair Jennifer Courduff, Ph.D., Committee Member Judy Sandlin, Ph.D., Committee Member Scott Watson, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Advanced Programs 2 ABSTRACT This non-experimental, regression study examined the relationship between Facebook™ activity and academic performance for an African American sample population. The study was conducted at a large, four-year, private university in the Mid-Atlantic. All undergraduate, African American students enrolled in the College of General Studies, School of Health Sciences, and School of Education comprised the sample population. Volunteer participants completed a Facebook™ Activity Survey, which is an instrument used to collect semester grade point averages (GPAs), time-use of Facebook™, multitasking information, type of Facebook™ activities, and demographic information. The results of...
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...Page 1 of 16 Peer Reviewed Article Vol.11(1) March 2009 Effect of online social networking on employee productivity A. Ferreira * Centre for Information and Knowledge Management University of Johannesburg Johannesburg , South Africa aferreira@uj.ac.za T. du Plessis Department of Information and Knowledge Management University of Johannesburg Johannesburg , South Africa tduplessis@uj.ac.za The popularity of social networking sites is relatively recent and the effect of online social networking (OSN) on employee productivity has not received much scholarly attention. The reason most likely lies in the social nature of social networking sites and OSN, which is assumed to have a negative effect on employee productivity and not bear organisational benefit. This reseach investigated recent Internet developments as seen in the social Web and specifically investigated the effect of OSN on employee productivity and what some of the consequences would be if employees were allowed unrestricted access to these networks. The findings concerning the nature of employees' OSN activities, employees' attitude or perceptions with regard to OSN in the workplace and how OSN can contribute or affect the productivity of employees are discussed in this article. Some of the basic misconceptions regarding OSN are highlighted and it is concluded that this technology can be used to increase collaboration between individuals who share a common interest or goal. Increased collaboration will stimulate...
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